Job Description

Team Leader - Children's Service

About Us:

Gofal Cymru Care Ltd provides person-centred, support-led services to teenagers and younger adults with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. We operate several small residential care homes in Cardiff and Barry, promoting independence, dignity, and choice for those we support.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced

Team Leader

to join one of our children's services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with leadership experience in care settings who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership Duties

Lead and mentor a team of Support Workers, acting as a positive role model. Manage staff rotas and oversee daily operations of the care home. Allocate tasks, assess performance, and provide feedback. Conduct supervisions and return-to-work interviews. Deputise for the Care Home Manager when required. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Care & Support Duties

Deliver personal care and practical support in line with individual care plans. Promote independence, dignity, and choice. Respond to behaviours of concern and seek proactive solutions. Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies. Administer medication safely and accurately. Maintain and review care plans, risk assessments, and documentation.

General Duties

Keep accurate records. Attend training, meetings, and contribute to company strategy events. Uphold the company's ethos and values at all times.

Benefits

Competitive salary BUPA Healthcare scheme Extensive training programme Support for Personal Development Plan Free meals while on duty Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%) 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing after 2 years of service

Person Specification

Essential

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and willingness to work towards Level 5 Minimum 2 years' experience in a care home setting Experience in a supervisory role and mentoring staff Experience working with children/young adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health challenges Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills Physically fit and at least 21 years of age Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and overnight duties Full UK driving licence

Desirable

QCF/NVQ Level 5 IOSH Managing/Leading Safely qualification Experience managing rotas and audits Familiarity with Boots medication systems

Equal Opportunities Statement

Gofal Cymru Care is committed to ensuring no applicant or employee is treated less favourably due to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexuality, age, or disability. We expect all staff to uphold our equal opportunities policy.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure which will be completed upon successful application.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within two weeks, please note that you will not be proceeding to the next stage of the recruitment process

Please be advised that we are no longer offering sponsorship for employment visas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.04 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Referral programme Transport links
Application question(s):

Are you seeking certificate of sponsorship? (COS)
Work Location: In person