Assistant Team Leader

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Team Leader to support a residential service delivering person centred care to adults with learning disabilities.

Position: Assistant Team Leader
Salary: £24,176.27 per annum
Location: Lawford, Manningtree and Mistley (CO11 2NJ)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Please apply as soon as possible

About the Role

As Assistant Team Leader, you will support the effective running of an eight bed residential service, working alongside the Team Leader to ensure high quality, person centred care is delivered at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting, guiding and mentoring staff, leading by example
• Assisting with rota management and day to day team coordination
• Updating care plans, risk assessments and support protocols
• Administering medication in line with procedures
• Providing hands on care and support where required
• Ensuring care provision reflects a strong person centred ethos

You will work flexibly across a range of shifts to support both the team and the people who use the service.

About You

You will be passionate about delivering high quality care and supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives.

You will have:

• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care
• Either working towards or completed Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Experience in a care setting supporting adults with additional needs
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to lead by example and support a team effectively
• A genuine commitment to person centred care

About the Organisation

This is an independent charity with over 50 years of experience providing residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities. Their approach is rooted in a people first ethos, placing individuals at the centre of everything they do and supporting them to live meaningful and independent lives.

The organisation offers a supportive working environment along with a range of benefits including enhanced annual leave, health and wellbeing support, long service awards and staff discounts.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Care Supervisor, Residential Support Worker, Lead Support Worker, Shift Leader, Senior Care Assistant