Team Leader
What's Involved?
- Working within a team to provide care and support services for adults with varying disabilities which aims to maximise the independence of individuals through high standards of professional practice, promotes each Service User’s independence and personal development.
- Planning, implementing and supervising the provision of quality care, in conjunction with Service Users.
- Providing home support services to elderly and disabled Clients, living in the community ensuring Service Users retain their dignity and individuality.
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment for Service Users and Staff.
- Working to principles of good practice, codes of professional conduct and professional development.
Pay Rates
These depend upon experience, size of the branch and range of services offered:
Share Ownership
All staff working for Shaw Group companies are offered the opportunity of becoming part owners of Shaw by acquiring shares in the company after a qualifying period.
Qualifications & Skills (Attained or willing to attain)
- NVQ Level 2
- Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service User group
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Leader and team player
- Full Driving License
Prospects
- Development resulting through attaining professional qualifications
- Opportunity to progress to Care Co-ordinator
"I enjoy assisting in the office when required and working as a support worker in the mornings, I enjoy my morning visits and it gives me a great deal of satisfaction assisting Service Users to remain in their home environments for as long as possible", Deborah Ward, Wigan
"I love being a team leader because I like knowing I am making a difference no matter how small to our service users lives. Also I enjoy encouraging and supporting the staff to reach their full potential and carry out there job role as a carer to a high standard", Jo Schooling, Hereford
