High View Care Services Limited
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post: Team Leader
Location: Residential Units in SE London
Department: Care Team
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Salary: £27,219 - £28,699 (dependant on experience)
Hours: 40 hours p/w (Monday-Sunday)
Job Purpose
The purpose of the role is to engage with our client base - predominantly adult residents (aged 18 to
65) with acquired brain injury and / or a history of substance misuse by:
▪ Working with team members and the psychological team at High View Care to plan and maintain
a living environment that is conducive to the well-being of the client
▪ Providing physical care and psychological support to each individual client based on an
assessment of their condition, abilities and capabilities
▪ To provide a point of reference to junior staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for carrying out the duties and
responsibilities of the post with due regard to the Company’s Policies and Procedures
2. The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are
integrity, Choice, Hope and Change.
3. Manage a number of Care and Support staff in training as determined by the Unit
Manager and provide such workers with full competent supervision and guidance in the
pursuit of their duties. Facilitate participation of team members in training and
development and assist team member to see the relevance of training to their roles and
duties
4. To manage shifts as required and to delegate duties to staff and supervise all aspects of
care delivered
5. To assist in the development of person-centred care plans for clients that maximise their
personal strengths and skills, where appropriate gaining increased independence
6. With the Registered Manager ensure compliance with all Health and safety Legislation,
guidance and procedures, ensure all hazards are identified and appropriate action taken
7. Contribute to the maintenance of records as appropriate or defined. Ensure that team
members contribute to Unit recordings as required or defined. Assist with maintaining
adequate communication within the Unit and within the company, care networks and
community. Provide reports as required and ensure completion of reports by team
members. Attend meetings as required
8. To assist residents who need help with personal care, dressing, undressing, bathing and
the toilet or with their medication
9. To help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including
incontinence, and to help in the use of and care of aids and personal equipment
10. To care for residents who are temporarily sick and to help care for residents when they
are dying
11. To show commitment to the mental and physical wellbeing of the people who use our
care and support service.
12. To help produce and/or implement activities aimed at promoting individual client cognitive
/ emotional / behavioural progress
13. Work closely in collaboration with key workers and managers to implement the agreed
strategies into everyday practice
14. To strive to help each resident achieve the highest level of independence they can
possibly achieve
15. As required, data collection for the overall purpose of monitoring, reviewing and improving
the standard of service delivered by High View. Contribute to the continuing development
of the Unit and undertake professional development as appropriate
16. Receive monthly supervision from High View management
17. To ensure that client data information is lawfully gathered, accurate and up-to-date and
only divulged in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Failure to apply these duties
can lead to the individual or the Department facing court proceedings
18. To participate in reviews with service users in order to develop mutually agreed outcomes
for issues resulting from their physical/psychological impairment
19. To deputise for Registered Manager as required
20. To maintain accurate and concise case records and produce reports as necessary
21. To undertake any other duties as directed from time to time to meet the needs of the
service.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS (if applicable)
In line with Government regulations, only candidates who are fully vaccinated prior to their start
date or medically exempt from vaccinations can work within our care homes. This is a legal
requirement set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations
2014.
GENERAL
This job description is a representative document. Other reasonable similar duties may be
allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and its grading.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks
as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives
of the organisation.
All staff are responsible for the implementation of the Health and Safety Policy so far as it affects
them, their colleagues and others who may be affected by their work. The post holder is also
expected to monitor the effectiveness of the health and safety arrangements and systems to
promote appropriate improvements where necessary.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, High View Care is committed to achieving a diverse
workforce which represents the communities we serve. We value and respect diversity. We
therefore welcome and encourage applicants from all background. The post holder will be
expected to comply, observe and promote the Equal Opportunities of the Company.
All staff have a duty and responsibility to immediately refer information about any High View
employee who they consider pose a risk of harm to vulnerable adults.
The post you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so you
are required to declare: · All unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act 1974 · All spent adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that
are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
(as amended) The amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain ‘spent’ convictions
and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken
into account.
A full, enhanced DBS disclosure will be necessary for this post.
1. QUALIFICATIONS
▪ A relevant professional qualification
(Social work Qualified /NVQ/CQF level 4/5 in social care or equivalent)
▪ A relevant management qualification
2. EXPERIENCE
▪ Experience of working with vulnerable adult groups with acquired brain
injury or history of substance misuse
▪ Supervisory Experience in residential or community setting
▪ Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
▪ Experience of maintaining computerised and paper-based records
3. SKILLS KNOWLEDGE APTITUDE
▪ Awareness of policies and procedures relating to residential care homes
▪ Awareness of Statutory requirements related to Social Care
▪ Demonstrate an empathic approach to people’s problems.
▪ Ability to work as part of a team and also to direct and support the work
of colleagues
▪ Ability to communicate effectively at all levels including a range of
stakeholders
▪ Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery and development of Services
▪ Value people as individuals and be prepared to work with clients and
colleagues
▪ Ability to supervise, motivate and lead staff to achieve expected
standards and goals
▪ Ability to achieve tasks set and to meet deadlines
▪ Ability to organize and perform administrative tasks
▪ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
▪ Ability to help people to retain their dignity and respect their privacy.
4. PERSONAL
▪ Receptiveness to supervision from High View management, and to apply
ideas and knowledge gained from this feedback to current and novel
contexts
▪ Ability to function well in the context of unexpected or uncertain outcome
▪ Ability to work as a lone worker in circumstances where there may be
exposure to severe distress, verbal or physical aggression
5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A full enhanced CRB disclosure will be necessary for this post
6. OTHER
The ability to travel regularly to meet the needs of the service.
Pay: £27,219.00-£28,699.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Can you work in the UK without any restriction or do you need Sponsorship?
Work Location: In person
