Team Leader

Overview

Turning Point is a Health & Social care charity organisation with sixty years of experience. Turning Point have a great opportunity for a Team Leader position for one of Turning Point's homes in North Watford. The home is a bungalow situated in the North Area of Watford, within easy access on public transport.

Turning Point provide twenty-four-hour support for six men who live with a profound learning disability with some difficulties relating to age and health. The service that Turning Point provide is designed around every single person’s needs and wishes.

Parkview is a residential care home that provides a warm and relaxed homely environment for the people that live there.

The role of the Team Leader is a full-time role that will require both time in the office and shift work, supporting the overall management of the home with the Registered Manager. Responsibilities include providing direct support and completing management tasks.

Skills and Qualities Needed

• The ability to inspire and drive excellent support within a team.
• The ability to meet financial and business targets.
• A track record of supporting and empowering people to live more independently in their community.
• Experience of supporting individuals with various needs, including autism and learning disabilities.
• Effective communication skills to a range of audiences.
• Flexibility regarding working hours.
• On-call support for the area team (this is paid separately).
• Willingness to work towards NVQ level 4/5 qualification.

The Ideal Candidate

Building on your experience with people with learning disabilities, you'll set and develop standards as part of Turning Point's service. Your focus will be on delivering consistently high-quality services within a challenging but rewarding environment.

Benefits

Turning Point know rewards look different to each person. Turning Point's total reward package includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
• 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with service.
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues.
• Flexible working solutions for work-life balance.
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme.
• Access to Turning Point's Rightsteps Therapy service.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition awards and Long Service bonuses.
• Flexible benefit options like a Cycle to Work scheme.
• A £300 bonus for referring a friend.

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