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Deputy Team Leader

Cephas Care Ltd

Ipswich

15000 - 20000

Full time

Cephas Care Ltd

Closing - 30 Nov 2021

Position: Deputy Team Leader

Location: IP2

Rate of pay: £9.19

 

Cephas Care are currently looking for an experienced Deputy Team Leaders

The successful candidates will have a care background and preferably experience in a Deputy Team Leader role within a busy Supported Living environment.

Deputy Team leaders are responsible for supporting the team leader & service Manager in the day to day management of Cephas Care Ltd, these tasks involve the rostering of all shifts, assessing and risk assessing new support packages, reviewing current clients support packages and supervising the support workers on a regular basis.

In addition to assisting the service Manager with the support and management of the Support Workers, Team Leaders are expected to carry out all support tasks detailed in the client support plan, both in and outside of their home. Team Leaders will monitor and develop support plans to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the client and/or there main carers.

Any concerns and amendments to be reported to the service Manager

General Duties:

The role of Deputy Team Leader can be variable and can include some, but not limited to, the following:
To ensure a high quality of care provision from the team to all clients Field support and shadowing of all Support Workers on a monthly basis ensuring all necessary -information is collated and actioned by relevant team members and any comments or concerns are reported to the service Manager.
Communicate all complaints, concerns and plaudits to the service Manager ensuring prompt and appropriate actions are taken. Supervisions and appraisals. Action all performance issues in line with company policy.
Scheduling and communication of the Support Workers rotas for the week ahead ensuring that all support workers are aware in advance of what they are expected to do and have the necessary information to complete these calls.
To schedule cover for sickness, accidents and unexpected events Assess new support packages Review current support packages Hold monthly team meetings with all staff.
Support the service Manager in any reasonable tasks as requested.
Supply on-call support
Cover Support calls as and when necessary personal care and domestic duties, Social and emotional support & support community access, Support with finances, Manage correspondence, Support with taking and managing medication Record keeping both in relation to clients and support workers.
Interviewing potential support workers.
Supporting through Induction Training and Care Certificate.

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