STAR service is a Short Term Assessment and Reablement service provided by Sandwell Council providing care and support to people in their own home. The service plays a vital part in maintaining the independence of those living in borough. The service works closely with colleagues in hospitals to support the Discharge to Assess (D2A) process with an emphasis on the ethos of ‘Home First’ We also work with our community health colleagues to promote a reablement ethos.
We are looking for a Permanent Team Leader to assist us to deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes well-being to local people in their local communities.
It is a 7-day service and Team Leaders work shifts between 7am and 10:30pm. You will be required to:
- Support the Team Manager, Deputy Manager and Co-ordinators to manage a team of staff to deliver Home Support services to support people in their own homes to promote independence.
- Participation in the assessment and review of people who use the service.
- Deal with day to day staffing issues and associated operational issues including staff supervision and appraisal.
- Proactively promote partnership working and integration
You will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jaine Fleetwood on 0121 569 4830 or Email, Jaine_fleetwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Please download an application form below and return to hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
Please note we are not currently accepting CVs
Hours
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
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Supporting documents
Job Description
Personnel Specification
Information for applicants
Application form