Team Leader

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We'd like you to join us as a Team Leader working across 3 of  our services Foxley Lane, Rusell Hill & Cranley Gardens. 

Interviews will be conducted week commencing the 26th of October.

What you'll be working:

• Full time- 42 hours per week
• Temporary role until December 2026 working across 3 sites.
• £35,031.12 (FTE) per annum, pro rata.

What you'll be doing:

• To provide leadership and guidance to support staff within the residential or supported living service for adults, ensuring a safe, caring, and supportive environment that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life for each individual.
• To support the delivery of personalised care plans, promote meaningful engagement in daily life, and contribute to a positive team culture that ensures high standards of care and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• To assist the Manager in maintaining effective day-to-day operations and act as a key point of contact during assigned shifts.
• Lead and support the delivery of care in line with personalised care plans and risk assessments.
• Conduct informative shift handovers and ensure continuity of care.
• Allocate daily tasks to support staff and monitor the quality of their work.
• Support the completion and review of support plans, health action plans, and risk assessments within agreed timescales.
• Accurately complete and contribute to reports for reviews, multidisciplinary team meetings, and audits.
• Coordinate appointments, activities, and personal routines in a person-centred manner.
• Support with personal care, mobility, medication, and delegated health tasks as appropriate to the role and training.
• Support the smooth daily operation of the service, including taking lead responsibility in the absence of management.
• Participate in and encourage all relevant training and development.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and person-centred documentation in line with regulatory and organisational expectations.
• Promote and ensure health and safety compliance across the service.
• Participate in infection prevention control and cleanliness routines.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and supervisions.
• Ensure continuity of medical supplies and liaise with GPs, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals as needed.
• Complete daily medication audits and ensure safe administration and storage.
• Undertake security and safety checks, particularly during night shifts.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide support staff including performance reviews and monthly supervisions.

What you'll have:

• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality adult care.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to support others effectively.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Understanding of adult safeguarding, mental capacity, and person-centred care principles.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/