Care Team Leader - Day Service

The successful applicant will be required to lead the Team and support the management structure within the service. A team leader will have additional duties such as supervisions and will have allocated office time every other week to carry out these tasks.

We provide support to over 100 individuals through engaging activities that allow them to express themselves. Our programs cover arts, sports, and wellbeing, helping to develop their communication skills and learn new skills like cooking and using public transport, all contributing to a healthier lifestyle and enriched life experience., Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
Personal care and hygiene.
Medication and wellbeing.
Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
Supporting Management with running of the service
Supervising, mentoring and leading the team
Contributing to the continued development of the service
Supporting with recruitment and induction of new team members
You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Positive, with a can-do attitude.
Caring, patient and empathetic.
Good communicators and listeners
Previous experience as a support worker or team leader in a similar setting.
Have Right to work in the UK
A Full UK driving license is desirable
Flexible with shifts as working times include weekends and evenings until 7pm
Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is desirable.
Passionate about enhancing other people's lives.
Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, but job share will be considered.

We are offering £25,370 per annum (£13.01 per hour) with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews.

The Day Service is open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday - Sunday - 9:00am - 15:00pm., 32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
Free life assurance policy.
Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
Cycle to work scheme.
Travel season ticket loans.
Enhanced sick pay.
Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
Free DBS check if your role needs one.
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
Ongoing development opportunities

We're looking for enthusiastic applicants who are, Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.