Team Leader - Newbiggin by the Sea

Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

10/2/2024

Alexandra Park in Newbiggin by the Sea are recruiting A Team Leader to join an established team in supporting adults across a wide range of abilities.

Position Duration

Permanent

Role Type

Team Leader

County

Northumberland

Company

Lifeways Group

Salary / rate of pay

£14

Post Code

NE64 6JF

Town or City

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Ref No

10119

Becoming a Team Leader at one of our services gives you the opportunity to have a direct influence on the care provided and a chance to gain experience in a leadership role!

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader to assist in managing the day-to-day running of our service in Newbiggin by the Sea, helping the individuals we support with all aspects of their lives.

The role requires the successful candidate to be of a caring and supportive nature and be able to deliver person-centred support to a range of diverse and individual service users with complex needs; residents are supported throughout the day and night, helping them to live as independently as possible.

Alexandra Park is a unique development of 28 single occupancy bungalows and a four-bedroom house, all located within extensive grounds.

The service is especially suited to individuals with highly complex needs who are unable to live with others but who also need an infrastructure of skilled and consistent support. Support is provided over a 24 hour period by dedicated support teams in each bungalow

We offer all new members of staff paid induction training and a commitment to on-going training and personal development is encouraged.

• Experience of working with these client groups is essential particular experience of working with Service Users with mental health would be an advantage.
• NVQ Level 3 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care or the will to work towards the qualification or a minimum of 2 years learning disability sector experience is essential
  
  

We believe that all our staff team are fantastic and we wouldn't be able to achieve what we do without them.

Here are just some of the ways we would value and invest in you:

• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Amazing Induction leading to a recognised qualification
• Access to award winning training and development
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings*
• Tax free child care vouchers via salary sacrifice scheme for working parents
• Cycle to work scheme when you have been with us for 6 months
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Recommend a Friend Incentive
• Award scheme and incentive recognition via My Lifeways
  
  

All applications will be subject to DBS checks and references. All our staff are very important to us and are an essential part of our service.

If you have previously worked within a similar environment or if you believe you have the skills to complement our service, we would love to hear from you.

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