Preston
Social Care
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
26/04/2024
24/05/2024
Team Leader
Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Preston
Pay rate: £28872.48 to £29418.48
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 42 hours
Shift and schedule: Weekend availability
Priority Recruitment are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for a Team Leader in Preston.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a residential home for children and young people. The residents live with learning disabilities, epilepsy, and/or autism and may display some associated behaviours.
We are searching for Team Leaders who share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and it doesn’t have to stop our residents from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences. Previous experience in care is essential.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates, from £13.22 to £13.47 per hour for 42 hours per week gives £28872.48 to £29418.48 PLUS £78 per sleep in - expect 8 sleeps per month gives additional £7488.00 per annum
- DBS paid for
- Free parking.
- Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £1,000 per referral!
- Employee recognition schemes, including an annual employee awards evening.
- Working for one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers.
Company and Role:
- Residential home for Children & Young People.
- The conditions the residents live with include a range of learning disabilities, epilepsy, and autism.
- Many of the residents are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate through different methods, including picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.
- Some personal care may be involved, in addition to companionship, taking part in celebrations, events, fundraising, and other ways of interacting with the local community.
Successful Applicant:
- Must be able to drive
- Hold a Level 3 diploma in Helath & Social Care
- Previous experience in care is essential.
- Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights, and weekends).
If you’re an experienced Team Leader, this is an incredible opportunity for you to make a real difference in other people’s lives.
Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you!
*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.