Team Leader - Supported Living - Brand New Service

Job Title: Team Leader - Supported Living - Brand New Service 
Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £14.30 per hour
Hours: Full Time

Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards), experience in a senior position and understanding of the challenges of taking over a new service is essential to be considered for this role.

Empower your team and start a new journey in Senior Support Work

At Aspirations, we provide personalised support that leads to positive outcomes for adults who need our help most. Our goal is clear; to give those who need our support, the confidence, encouragement and independence they need enabling them to work towards a future they deserve.

We are looking for self- motivated, caring and compassionate Team Leaders to join our brand new service opening in Stoke on Trent which is home to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues. 

You’ll be supported when you face new challenges and be rewarded for your commitment to providing outstanding support for our people.

This is no ordinary job. Here at Aspirations Care you will offer individual support and encouragement to help some amazing people whilst helping them live a fulfilling and independent life.

What will the job involve?

• Being a positive and motivational role model for our Support Workers
• Interviewing and training new employees to a high standard
• Identifying opportunities for further staff training and development through the use of observation and supervisions
• Producing and implementing quality staff rotas
• Communicating company information and updates to the relevant parties
• Ensuring all reports are completed for regulatory bodies, including CQC/HSE
• Reporting all safeguarding concerns to the local authorities safeguarding board and CQC if relevant
• Maintaining and quality checking records to ensure care plans and risk assessments are kept up to date
• Ensuring the dignity, respect, safety and well-being of all people we support is maintained to protect them from all forms of abuse in conjunction with the Company’s Policy and Procedures/ Care Standards guidelines

What can we offer YOU?

• Paid DBS
• Paid CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training & development including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities and specialist learning
• Opportunities for Career progression, including NVQ qualifications
• Optional overtime with flexible working
• Paid 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your family
• Monthly Employee prize draw and competitions
• Refer a friend scheme with a £500 financial reward
• Access to Aspirations Perks – an exclusive discount scheme for all Aspirations employees

Aspirations Care have been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and Autism to have a lifestyle that matters to them since 2004. Our aim is to support and encourage individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter how challenging.

At Aspirations we value all colleagues, regardless of age. We are proud to offer pay over the statutory minimum set for young workers and have no set retirement age. Aspirations is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitability qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable adults that we support and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please note: You must have the right to work Full Time in the UK without sponsorship to apply for this role 

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