Please note: If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be under a Dependant Visa, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa. We are not able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) at this time and cannot arrange interviews for those working on a Sponsorship-Restricted Working Visa.
Vacancy Job Title: Social Care Team Leader
Location: Newcastle / Gateshead
Salary / Rate of Pay: £27,500, regular overtime available to boost salary.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Available: 41 hours. This equates to 3 x 12-hour session delivery in the home(s) of the people we support, plus an additional 5 hours to complete administrative tasks associated with the role. These will be completed at our Head Office in Gateshead on either a Tuesday or Thursday. Regular overtime available to top up your salary.
About the Role
KEYFORT is looking for a motivated and compassionate Social Care Team Leader to join our team. This role is perfect for an experienced Support Worker ready to progress or a recent graduate in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field looking to start their career in health and social care.
Essential Criteria
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Male applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in providing support to individuals with Brain Injuries, following Rehabilitation care plans and showcasing an understanding of their unique needs and challenges.
- Experience of working with individuals with an Autism diagnosis.
- Competence in personal care tasks, with a focus on dignity, comfort, and well-being.
- A positive and professional attitude, creating an encouraging environment for those you support.
- The ability to inspire and motivate individuals to work towards their goals and aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
Support Provision
- Deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred support in people’s homes and during office-based shifts, working on a rota over seven days.
- Act as part of the contingency plan to cover absences and holidays within the package you manage.
- Safeguard the well-being of the people you support at all times.
- Build professional and supportive relationships with the people you support and their chosen contacts.
- Identify achievable support and rehabilitation goals.
- Lead and guide Support Workers to follow and implement care plans.
- Agree support schedules with commissioners, the people we support, and Support Workers, ensuring funded hours are delivered as agreed.
- Keep the Case Manager informed of support delivery, achievements, and any issues.
Line Management
- Line manage Support Workers, including regular supervisions and observations.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members.
- Lead by example and maintain open, clear communication with all team members.
- Work with the Recruitment team to hire Support Workers according to individual needs and preferences, and ensure they are fully briefed and trained.
What KEYFORT Offers
Alongside the personal satisfaction of making a positive difference, we offer:
- A contract that works for you: permanent 41 hours per week.
- 5.6 weeks paid annual leave.
- Comprehensive in-house training, mentoring, and shadowing with our RGN, Occupational Therapist, and Psychologists.
- Double pay for bank holidays.
- Paid Enhanced DBS check.
- Colleague referral scheme (£200 bonus – T&Cs apply).
- FlexEarn – access wages you’ve already earned.
- Blue Light discount card.
- Employee of the Month scheme with monetary vouchers.
- Recognition scheme with financial rewards.
- Mileage reimbursement at £0.45 per mile.
Safeguarding Commitment:
KEYFORT Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and protecting adults and children. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from all areas of the community and look forward to learning what you can bring to our team.
About KEYFORT
We deliver personalised care and support to people with brain injuries, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, and mental health needs. We only work with individuals where we know we can provide exceptional, person-centred care.
We are committed to safeguarding and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Apply today and join a team where your expertise truly changes lives.
If you haven’t heard from us within 7 working days of the advert closing, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be under a Dependant Visa, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa. We are not able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) at this time and cannot arrange interviews for those working on a Sponsorship-Restricted Working Visa. Please confirm your VISA type.
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence and your own car (required)
Work Location: In person