Team Leader - health care

Team Leader - Dronfield Woodhouse Meadow Grange offers residential care in a warm and secure homestead in the scenic countryside of Derbyshire. Our considerate, well-trained care professionals provide 24-hour support to ensure that every resident remains independent and content. Our specialist carers are trained to provide tailored care that improves the lives of every resident. Meadow Grange's dedicated entertainment organiser ensures that residents have the option to participate in engaging and interesting activities. Job Purpose: To work as leader of the team in the provision of care and support services for people with learning and/or physical disabilities, and/or behaviours that mat challenge; which aims to maximise the potential of each individual in accordance with ordinary life principles. To take charge of the Care Centre in the absence of the Home Manager. Skills/Abilities * Proven ability to work on own initiative and as party of a team. * Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to people with learning disabilities. * A commitment to a service which provides support to vulnerable individuals, and which is respectful and according to the individuals' wishes. * Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to communicate effectively with Clients, colleagues, Managers and other persons with a legitimate interest in the project. * Commitment to training and development. * Ability to review and monitor care plans. * Working knowledge of care planning systems. * Experience of monitoring and evaluating services. * Proven ability to make decisions and solve problems. Experience, Specialist Knowledge & Qualifications * Good general education * Working knowledge of Health and Safety issues * NVQ Level 3 in social care (or must be willing to work towards and achieve minimum of Level 3 within a given timescale) * Knowledge of the regulatory framework of the service provision including the Care Standard Act. Employment Type: ["FULL_TIME"]