Care Team Leader

**Job Role**:Care Team Leader

**Pay Rate**: £15.00 per hour

**Hours**:Full Time - 37.5 Hours per week

**Shift Patterns**: You will be required to work flexibly on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service, this includes weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins.

**Location**: St Annes Apartments, Lansdowne Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1DN

**Do you like to help people reach their full potential? Be the Difference: Join Us as a Care Team Leader**

We believe that each person must be at the centre of their world, and of the support and care they may require to lead life to the full in their own way.

**About Us**:
The Frances Taylor Foundation provides a comprehensive array of social care and support services, all rooted in a person-centred approach. We operate across Liverpool and Merseyside, Brighton and Hove, and Greater London.

Our services have a rich history. In the 1980s and 1990s, as the UK transitioned from large institutions to smaller community-based care for people with learning disabilities, we were at the forefront. We've continued to evolve, modernising our offerings to meet the changing needs and preferences of those we support. Some of our services are housed in brand new facilities, reflecting our commitment to innovation and understanding the unique aspirations of individuals. If you believe in personalised care and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you join us.

**About the Role**:
As a **Care Team Leader**, you'll join a committed team that delivers high-quality care and support. This pivotal role involves:

- Provide leadership to the team acting as a positive role model at all times.
- Provide on
- call cover as arranged by the service manager, working within on call guidance.
- Assist the Service Manager in recruitment, induction, supervision and management of those managed by this post with particular regard to service standards and quality of service delivery, dealing with conduct and other issues arising in accordance with the Charity’s policies.
- Support people with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices enabling them to take control of their own lives, increasing independence
- Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual, following the person centred plan.
- Contribute to / attend reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Administer medication in line with the policy and the individual’s care plans.
- Support people to manage their resources and finances.

About you:
In order to be considered as a Senior Care Assistant with us, you will need:

- A kind and caring nature with a passion for enriching lives.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a care environment, coupled with leadership involvement.
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

**About St Annes Apartments**:
St. Anne’s Apartments, based in Hove, offers extra care supported living for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Established in 2014, with a second site opened in 2017, the service focuses on promoting independence and community involvement while providing personalised support to each resident. The 3e Lansdowne Road site has seven modern flats, with a mix of shared and single-occupancy units. Staff work with tenants to foster community connections and personal growth, with flexible support tailored to individual needs. The 3c Lansdowne Road site has three single flats dedicated to helping young adults transition to independent living, with staff providing guidance on life skills like cooking, budgeting, and maintaining a tenancy.

St. Anne's is known for its welcoming, homely environment, where residents are treated with respect and dignity. The dedicated staff create a supportive atmosphere, often going the extra mile to ensure positive outcomes for the tenants. The service’s flexibility allows for evolving support as residents' needs change, providing a place where they can thrive and feel at home.

**We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits**:

- Excellent Training and Development
- £750 recommend a friend bonus.
- Comprehensive company sick pay scheme
- Pension scheme contributions
- Training and continuing professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance programme
- 28 days Annual Leave

**“I have worked with the Frances Taylor Foundation for over three years and can honestly say this is the best organisation I have worked for”.**

If you would like to have a chat with our friendly onboarding team, please call us on 0121 713 8335.