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Team Leader
Location: Hatfield
Salary: £13 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly reputable residential care provider, for an experienced Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Hatfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled professional to lead and support staff, ensuring exceptional care and service delivery to families and residents.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the completion of documentation, including chronologies, placement plans, and weekly reports.
Support the Registered Manager in identifying key workers and coordinating family services.
Ensure families are registered with local GP services within 5 days of placement.
Lead shifts, ensuring activities, wellbeing walks, and residents' sessions are effectively carried out.
Address residents' complaints in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Monitor residents' wellbeing, including feeding and bathing charts, and provide mental health check-ins.
Facilitate engaging activities for families within or outside the centre.
Conduct medication audits, fire drills, and ensure health and safety compliance across the centre.
Liaise with social workers, attend meetings, and manage weekly family schedules and reports.
Supervise and support night staff to meet service needs.
Notify OFSTED of serious events when necessary and coordinate with accounts on invoicing and spreadsheets.
Participate in the on-call rota system and complete incident reports within 24 hours.

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Care.
Experience: Previous experience in a residential care setting, preferably in a Team Leader role.
Skills: Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Licence: A full driving licence is essential.

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rate of £13 per hour.
The chance to make a real impact on the lives of families and residents.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team environment.
If you are a motivated and compassionate professional with the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply.

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