Team Leader

Weavers Lodge situated in Castle Cary, offers a warm and supportive environment for up to 8 adults with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs, who may also have Autism, Mental Health conditions, and communication difficulties. Weavers Lodge may sit on a pathway to avoid hospital admission, or help people transition back into the community following a hospital stay.

Weavers Lodge is much more than just a place to live. It is a home where individuals are supported to develop and live their best lives. We create an environment which encourages everyone to reach their full potential including our employees.

Here’s what your role as Care Team Leader will look like:

• Righthand Rockstar: Support the management team by overseeing staff performance, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating professional development opportunities for team members. This role involves ensuring that all staff adhere to organisational policies while fostering a positive work environment where everyone feels motivated and valued.
• Team Leadership Extraordinaire: Collaborate with your team to create personalised care plans tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Your leadership will inspire teamwork and enhance the quality of care provided. Be a practice leader and lead the team to implement best practice, by role modelling and providing feedback and guidance.
• Personal Care Champion: Lead a team in assisting individuals with daily tasks such as getting dressed, showering, and enjoying nutritious meals. Your leadership will empower the team to provide care that helps individuals feel confident and valued.
• Emotional support: People we support will at times communicate using behaviours that others may consider challenging. Providing emotional support, a calm approach, and working to meet people’s needs to reduce times of distress. You will implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and interventions to improve their quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern. Supporting individuals to self regulate acting in their best interest and within agreed support needs.
• Activity Coordinator: Oversee the planning of engaging activities that promote joy and well-being. Whether it’s organising arts and crafts, games, or movie nights, you’ll ensure that individuals have opportunities to explore their interests and talents.
• Life Skills Development Coach: Mentor support workers in guiding individuals to develop essential life skills. From cooking simple meals to managing personal hygiene, your guidance will help foster independence among those in your care.
• Health & Wellness Advocate: Ensure that health needs are monitored effectively by leading the team in reporting any changes. Your proactive approach will help maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone.

Salary Breakdown:

NVQ 3 : £14.50ph

NVQ 3 and 2 years experience in a senior role : £15.00ph

NVQ 4 : £15.50ph

In addition to a secure and stable career, we offer Team Leaders:

· Competitive salary starting from £14.50

· Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals

· Access to blue light card discounts

· Long service awards

· 24-hour confidential employee advice line

· Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them

· Training and Development

· Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training

· Mandatory Training Provided

Care Team Leader Shifts:

37.5 hour contract

7am - 10pm

Participation in on call essential

Working weekends is a requirement however we do operate on a 3 week schedule to encourage a healthy work life balance.

Key Skills and experience Required:

2 years experience in a similar healthcare/social care setting and experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours that may challenge, autism and associated mental health conditions.

2 years experience in a team leader role

High level of resilience and the ability to work in a high pressure environment

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Strong numeracy, literacy and computer skills,

Broad knowledge of Learning Disabilities and other related conditions

Experience working with people who display challenging behaviour, and a good knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support

Participating in on call essential

Other roles you may have worked in Senior Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker

Safeguarding Commitment: We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.

We are currently not accepting applications for sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.50-£15.50 per hour