Trainee Team Leader (Care – Adults with Learning Disabilities) – (full or part time)

Job Description

Essential: must possess one year’s care experience or more, providing support for adults with learning disabilities, and have obtained or be actively working towards obtaining your Level 3 Health & Social Care.

Desirable: possess either a Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care, and be a driver.

We are offering something completely different to other care companies. If you are currently a senior support worker, care assistant or a support worker with at least a year’s experience, then come and join our amazing team recognised for its high standards of care, supporting adults with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern, in this very rewarding leadership role.

There are a number of potential vacancies for this position.

Please contact us to request an application form.

Benefits of working at Moore Care:

• Hourly starting rate range of between £13.09 and £15.53 for new starters (approximately £30,737 to £35,812 – this example is based on a 40-hour per week contract and one sleep-in per week);
• The team leader On Call rate is £25.00 per night;
• Annual leave is made up of 21 days, 8 bank holidays, then any qualifying additional long service days;
• Team leaders are expected to work alternate weekends;
• Employees/partners share in the profits of the company with annual bonus – tax-free after a qualifying period;
• Sleep-in rate currently £67.50 per night – approximately one sleep-in per week for full time staff. It is your choice if you want to do sleep-ins, they are not compulsory;
• Full shift usually at one location however we do require flexibility as you may be required to travel between our locations from time to time;
• You do not need your own transport as you will generally be based at one site/Care home;
• 20-40 hours per week plus overtime (when available);
• Comprehensive training;
• Career development opportunities;
• Double pay for bank holidays;
• Full time and part time contracts available;
• Refer a Friend scheme of £120 (unlimited referrals);
• NOW Pension scheme;
• Staff loans (at Managers’ discretion).
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Access to an Employee Assistance Support Scheme.

Role description: Based in Buxton and its surrounding area, and New Mills, you will:

• begin with a structured six-month Trainee Team Leader Programme which will introduce you to working in all our care locations;
• lead your team by example in order to promote good communication and support for service users;
• assist with allocation and supervision of staff;
• assist our service users with a range of activities including personal care, shopping and visiting family;
• enable our service users to have independent and fulfilled lives through community-based activities such as cinema trips, bowling, gardening and farm projects;
• be prepared to take a flexible approach to shift working as there is a variety of day and evening shifts and this requires alternate weekend working.

This job offers an exciting opportunity to all motivated, dedicated and caring individuals who value a role with great job satisfaction, and are interested in developing a leadership role within the Care Sector.

Relevant qualifications

One year’s experience supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential.

You must either hold a Level 3 H&S Care, or already be working towards this.

Being a driver is desirable.

You must be based in the UK for a minimum of six months to apply for this role – this is to allow us to obtain a six-month DBS record. We do NOT offer VISA sponsorship or employ anyone requiring additional hours who are on a sponsorship.

If you are interested in this role and would like any further information, please call the office team on 01298 24566 for an informal chat.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to £35,812.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buxton, SK17 6AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK (as we do not offer sponsorship)

Experience:

• providing care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person