Team Leader; Adult Care
Overview of position
Job Title: Team Leader (Adult care)
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.80 per hour (overtime rate: £14.55)
Location: CQC homes in Norwich, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Job Overview:
Within the home provides leadership to the care functions of the home. A Team Leader is integral in supporting the development of the Cascade ethos
within the home and across the company, role modelling for all staff and students. The primary focus is to develop the wider staff team to work
effectively, developing knowledge and skills to help support our residents to
achieve their goals.
Main Duties:
Working within the organisation:
Develop effective working relationships with the other employees within Cascade.
Support an open, positive and inclusive working culture.
Participate in the development of Cascade’s policies.
Participate in evaluation of Cascade against agreed organisational goals, business, and quality objectives.
Work to establish effective employer-employee relationships.
Minimise legal risks.
Participate in the maintenance of Cascade’s management information systems.
Assist in the formulation and implementation of care policies and procedures.
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the standards required by legislation related to the registration of Cascade. (CQC/Ofsted)
Act within Cascade’s budget based on Cascade’s objectives and within the projected revenue.
Work in a cost-effective manner.
Be involved in the implementation and maintenance of Cascade’s quality assurance programme.
Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.
Care Services:
Assist in the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the care practice.
Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of care implementation and delivery
Implement action to meet and maintain care standards.
Work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary health teams in order to maximise opportunities for residents therapeutic care.
Ensure residents rights are protected.
Encourage a model of self-care and residents progression.
Record relevant activities in support plans.
Evaluate standards of care competence.
Professional Long Term Care Leadership:
Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of care.
Encourage health promotion within care strategies.
Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Promote a positive image for residency and employment within Cascade.
Human Resources:
Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees.
Support the implementation of Cascade’s policies and procedures.
Support the effective resolution of team conflicts.
Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
Support and maintain a culture of performance and excellence.
Qualifications Required
● Care certificate within 12 weeks of commencement of employment.
● Working towards or qualified to Level 3 or Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care
If employed within an Ofsted residential home is required to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care within 2 years of working with children. The post holder must hold, being working towards or willing to work towards this qualification.
Applying For the Job:
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