Team Leader JCR - #146324

Job Description

Are you ready for the next step in your career?

If you are organised, self-motivated, and interested in developing and supporting others, this could be the role for you!

We’re offering a very rewarding role in which you will be challenged and your leadership skills developed. We are a caring and supportive team, and we pride ourselves on our extensive, in-house training programme. We support individuals to regain their independence following an accident or a period of illness, and we help them to remain in their own home.

As a Team Leader You Will

• Support and manage a team of Support Workers
• Oversee client review visits
• Lead and develop key areas of the service, for example medication and Equality & Diversity
• Be the first point of contact for Support Workers for advice, including at evenings and weekends.
  
  

We are looking to invest in talented individuals who want to connect with people. Experience in communicating with clients and professionals, accurately recording information, and working in a fast-paced environment will stand you in good stead for the position of Team Leader. Experience in care, however, is not essential.

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload a CV and cover letter addressing how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

Please Download The Job Description And Person Specification

Please download the Team Map

Please download the Career Pathways Leaflet

Please download the Training Leaflet

Please download the Working for JCR Leaflet

Interviews will be held face to face at Firwood House, Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne within two weeks of the closing date of the advert.

In Return We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive training, including in managing staff
• Opportunities for career progression
• Excellent peer and managerial support
• An attractive pension and Annual Leave package
  
  

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Please note: you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the travel requirements of the role and the role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Tracy Sampson, Intermediate Care Manager at [email protected]

For work that makes a difference

You can find out more about working in Adult Social Care by visiting our recruitment pages

Refer a friend.

This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. This means that, if you have been recommended by your friend who is an ESCC employee to apply for this role, you need to state it in your application form. You could then be eligible for an incentive payment. Ask your ESCC friend about the scheme.

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.