East Sussex County Council
Team Leader JCR
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Are you ready for the next step in your career? If you are organised, self-motivated, and interested in developing and supporting others, this could be the role for you!
We’re offering a very rewarding role in which you will be challenged and your leadership skills developed. We are a caring and supportive team, and we pride ourselves on our extensive, in-house training programme. We support individuals to regain their independence following an accident or a period of illness, and we help them to remain in their own home.
About the Role
As a Team Leader you will support and manage a team of Support Workers, being the first point of contact for Support Workers for advice, including at evenings and weekends. You'll oversee peoples review visits and will lead and develop key areas of the service, for example medication and Equality & Diversity.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking to invest in talented individuals who want to connect with people. Experience in care is not essential.
This vacancy is also available as an apprenticeship, for more information about this please contact Margot Hand, Intermediate Care Manager on 07546 761763.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Can demonstrate values such as kindness and compassion in all aspects of your work
- Can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Is willing to participate in training and development programmes
- Has the ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
- Has the ability to demonstrate how the travel requirements of the role will be met
Additional Information
Please download the following documents for more information:
- Job description and person specification https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/mdm5/~edisp/ucmfa10039859.docx
- JCR High Weald, Lewes and Havens map https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/mdm5/~edisp/ucmfa10039866.pdf
- Working with JCR https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/mdm5/~edisp/ucmfa10039869.pdf
- Career pathways https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/mdm5/~edisp/ucmfa10039867.pdf
- Training and competencies in JCR https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/mdm5/~edisp/ucmfa10039868.pdf
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How to Apply
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005 and our statement on the use of AI https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001.
Interviews will be held face to face at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, within two weeks of the closing date of the advert.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009 for details.
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What We Offer
In return we can offer you:
- Comprehensive training, including in managing staff
- Opportunities for career progression
- Excellent peer and managerial support
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/benefits.
Please note you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the travel requirements of the role. The role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Margot Hand, Intermediate Care Manager at margot.hand@eastsussex.gov.uk.
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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