Team Leader - Castle Grange

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
Social Care - Adults
Team Leader
30
1
Castle Grange, Huddersfield, HD4 6LT
Permanent
6
£16,290-£17,633
+ relevant enhancements

Castle Grange is a purpose built home registered to provide respite care; short stay and long stay care for people with dementia. The home runs 24 hours per day, so flexibility is important. You will work on a 6-week rota including weekends and Public Holidays. The earliest start will be 7:00am and the latest finish 10:00pm.

Reporting to, and supported by, a Deputy Manager, you will be part of a team of Team Leaders, Support Workers, and housekeeping staff.  Your job will also include working in partnership with health staff assessors and the independent sector.

You will act as a role model, providing support and direction to make sure duties are carried out effectively, efficiently and in line with standards - with the needs of service users being the priority. Team Leaders work well with others and develop relationships with service users, relatives and other professionals.  You will make sure there is high quality care and support provided to service users which exceeds Care Quality Commission expectations and standards. 

You will need:

  • Experience of working in a relevant care setting.
  • Awareness of current care practices and standards.
  • Commitment to delivery of quality care provision.
  • Ability to challenge practice that does not meet requirements/standards.
  • Ability to write clear reports and maintain service user records.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this job.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Following an offer of employment you will be required to undertake a standard medical screening and other medical screening as determined by the Occupational Health Unit appropriate to occupational risk.

Applicants who would like to find out more about Castle Grange or have an informal conversation about this opportunity can contact Sarah Nunns on 01484 517538.

Our offer to you:

You will know your shift pattern 12 months in advance and we offer a range of flexible hours. You will receive full training in addition to a two week induction and will be allocated a buddy. Managers are visible and have an open door policy - team work is highly valued. 

  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing Training and Career development
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Excellent pension scheme

Bev Smith is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

17 February 2021, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.