Job Description

Are you looking to take the next step in your health and social care career, or even looking for a change? We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader in the Swale and Canterbury area.

PCAS Kent offers individuals support for living across locations in Kent as well as in their own homes within the community, who are diagnosed with having a learning differences, autism and mental health needs.

We focus on ability not disability and strive to maintain and improve independence through our person-centred approach to support working. Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own!

Main Responsibilities:

To provide excellent practice leadership to support staff and to model the way of working that PCAS promote To ensure that support plans, risk assessments and other associated support documents are fully completed and reviewed. Supervision and appraisal of support staff as delegated by the Service Manager. To participate in the company on-call duties as required. To oversee key workers and ensure that monthly reviews are completed, and goals set and/or reviewed as appropriate. To ensure that all safeguarding requirements are adhered to and met. To ensure that log notes are completed and filed in accordance with company policy. Any other duties as reasonably expected by line manager.

Why choose us?

We provide all of our staff with an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications.

We also have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff which include:

Quarterly employee recognition awards with the chance to win a 150 gift card of your choice. Fully funded qualifications to support you in your role and with career progression. Blue Light Card! Your wellbeing is important to us! Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you 24/7 access to tools like health plans, mindful resources and free counselling to support your mental and physical wellbeing.

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential. Minimum 2 years' experience in a social care environment.
PCAS Kent is an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our service users. Therefore this post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.21 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person