Team Leader

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 £#####.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#####0.