Team Leader
Deben View - Woodbridge

£29,643.52 per annum

38 hours per week; Permanent

Job Ref: DV055 

Are you a compassionate and motivated care professional who believes in delivering outstanding, person-centred support? 

At Orwell, our values of People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective (PACE) guide everything we do. We're looking for a Team Leader to work closely with the Registered Manager, leading and supporting our care team to deliver safe, high-quality care that enables people to live independently and with dignity.

What you'll do 

• Lead, support and motivate Care Assistants and Relief Care Assistants
• Coordinate rotas and staffing to ensure excellent service delivery
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development
• Maintain care plans, risk assessments and quality audits
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and person-centred practice
• Support compliance with CQC standards and service requirements
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota 

What you'll bring 

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience in health and social care, homecare, supported living or extra care
• Experience coordinating staff, rotas, schedules or care delivery
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care
• Knowledge of CQC standards
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence using digital systems and electronic care records
• Ability to work flexibly across 5 days out of 7
• Ability to participate in the management on-call rota
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why join Orwell?

You'll be part of a supportive organisation that values your development, encourages new ideas and gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives every day. 

If you're ready to lead with compassion and help deliver exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you. 

More reasons to apply… 

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification...

• Level 3 in Health and Social care or above
• Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve within 18 – 24 months

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults’ Barred List. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we’re looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.

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