Job Description

About The Role

We are looking for a Care Team Leader who care about making every moment matter for the people we support.

Full Time Hours


Norwich


WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.


About you


Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?


You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. In addition, it is desirable to have:


Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, behaviors that challenge and mental health needs
Hold or willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
Have experience of supervising teams
Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

'Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy'

The Role



+ To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone's individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
+ Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
+ Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
+ General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
+ As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.What we can offer:

Refer a friend scheme

we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive 400 each time a successful referral is made *

Above and beyond

we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awards

we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service

Employee benefits app

stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to work

you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme

Pension

we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life cover

you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualifications

earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathways

we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educates

we have our own training qualification center which can further support your development

Trained mental health first aiders

available to support you when you need someone to talk to

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

Employee Voice

we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us


We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and require pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check before commencement.



+ subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supporting people in their own homes to live an independent life within their community.