Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We'd like you to join us as a Team leader at our service The Laurels in Lincoln.
The Laurels provides specialist post-acute rehabilitation, as well as management of long term neurological conditions. We offer a strong focus on therapy, care and quality of life. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.
What you'll be working:
- Full time 37.63 hours per week
- Salary £27,430.73 (FTE) per annum pro rata
What you'll be doing:
- Safeguard the health, wellbeing, and rights of adults we support at all times.
- Lead and support the delivery of care in line with personalised care plans and risk assessments.
- Conduct informative shift handovers and ensure continuity of care.
- Ensure appropriate equipment, medications, and personal support items are available and in use during community access or appointments.
- Allocate daily tasks to support staff and monitor the quality of their work.
- Support the completion and review of support plans, health action plans, and risk assessments within agreed timescales.
- Accurately complete and contribute to reports for reviews, multidisciplinary team meetings, and audits.
- Liaise effectively with professionals, families, advocates, and stakeholders involved in each individual’s care.
- Coordinate appointments, activities, and personal routines in a person-centred manner.
- Ensure individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and privacy at all times.
- Support with personal care, mobility, medication, and delegated health tasks as appropriate to the role and training.
- Support the smooth daily operation of the service, including taking lead responsibility in the absence of management.
- Participate in and encourage all relevant training and development.
- Foster positive relationships with individuals, families, and other professionals.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and person-centred documentation in line with regulatory and organisational expectations.
- Promote and ensure health and safety compliance across the service.
- Participate in infection prevention control and cleanliness routines.
- Encourage participation in meaningful daily activities, both in and outside of the service.
- Promote socially inclusive behaviour and support with skill-building towards independence.
- Provide companionship and support during hospital stays or overnight care needs, where appropriate.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and supervisions.
- Ensure continuity of medical supplies and liaise with GPs, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals as needed.
- Complete daily medication audits and ensure safe administration and storage.
- Undertake security and safety checks, particularly during night shifts.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and regulatory inspection preparation.
- Supervise, mentor, and guide support staff including performance reviews and monthly supervisions.
