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**Homecare Team Leader Kendal**
Position title Homecare Team Leader - Kendal Description Westmorland Homecare is one of the UKs leading providers of homecare services, awarded OUTSTANDING in not just one, but ALL FIVE areas by the CQC positions Westmorland Homecare within the top 10 services in the country.
Like no other care provider, we go above and beyond to provide exceptional levels of care and are passionate about empowering our staff to become the leaders within their field.
Wouldnt you like to say you work for one of the UK best services and be paid up to
Responsibilities Day-to-day role:
**This position is to be a Team Leader in the Kendal area.**
The role is based in the community and our Team Leaders are the most senior of our homecare assistants. You will work closely with the office team to support the front-line delivery of care as well as delivering care visits yourself. This is a leadership role, and you will be given management and team leadership training. Alongside working with your regular clients your team leader responsibilities will include.
* Supervising and supporting the HCAs in your area to develop and learn
* Ensure all staff in your area are meeting our high standards and assess skills of staff and sign off competencies
* Monitor medication practice is all correct and complete spot checks
* Be a dignity champion and promote best practice
* Ensure high standards of care are being delivered
* Promote the good name and reputation of Westmorland Homecare
* We are looking for people who enjoy helping others and want a job with a feel-good factor
* You will enjoy doing something special every day and you will have a job you can be proud of doing
* Being able to drive and located within an easily commutable distance is essential
Qualifications You must have experience in health or social care work, ideally at a supervisory level but the role may be suitable for someone with care experience looking to take a step up.
* A minimum of 2 years care experience
* Be willing to complete team leadership qualification
* NVQ / QCF Level 2 or 3 an advantage
Be respected, valued, appreciated for the work you do. Work with the best. Work with Westmorland Homecare
Job Benefits We can offer you:
* Starting salary of 16.00 - 18.00 per hour and double time on Bank Holidays
* Permanent Contracts of Employment with guaranteed hours
* Exclusive to Westmorland Homecare staff - 20% your whole tables bill, at Ye Old Fleece Inn, The Duke of Cumberland and The Gateway, Kendal
* Refer a Friend Bonus earn over 1,000 per referral, per year they work!
* Exclusive local high street discounts
* Wellness programme, including free independent counselling
* Paid travel/mileage time
* Discounted gym memberships
* Funded nationally accredited qualifications
* Generous pension, annual leave and free staff social events
* Regular clients for all your visits, continuous career development and long-term sustainability
* Plus, a HUGE additional benefit that we explain once in the role!
Making our carers feeling empowered, respected, and valued has led Westmorland Homecare to develop a truly unique culture. Offering a supportive and inclusive environment that offers a hugely rewarding and varied career path. With many of our existing staff transferring from Support Workers or Care Assistants to Westmorland Homecare Assistants; increasing their skill set and continuous professional development.
At Westmorland Homecare we match our carers interests, hobbies, and passions with those of our amazing clients, enabling **you** to form meaningful and rewarding relationships and memories that can last a lifetime.
Sarah, one of our Homecare Assistants said:
*One thing is for certain; Westmorland Homecare is different to every other care company I have ever worked for. Moving from another local provider, I cannot believe the difference in support, recognition and reward that is offered by Westmorland Homecare. I have regular hours with amazing clients that have been matched to me, and work with an incredible team! I totally LOVE my role and couldnt imagine working anywhere more supportive.*
Employment Type Full-time, Part-time Duration of employment Permanent Job Location Westmorland Homecare, Kendal, Cumbria Salary 16.00 - 18.00 *Per hour* Experience Providing Care: 1-year (preferred)
Supervisory: 1-year (preferred)
Contact Freya Stenner
*Recruitment Coordinator*
Telephone. 01539 725107
Email Freya for further information.
Thank you for your interest in this position and for submitting your application.
We shall review your application and a member of the Westmorland Homecare Team will contact you in due course.
**Fliss Dixon**
**Care Coordinator Client Experience**
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Hi! My name is Kate, I previously worked for a private ambulance transport service whilst studying for a Business Administration NVQ at Lancaster and Morecambe College, once I had completed this qualification, I progressed my knowledge and experience as an Ambulance Care Assistant. Following this I worked in a boutique hotel situated in the Langdale Valley for 2 and a half years, I then made the decision to pursue my career in the caring community.
I have always had an interest in the health sector, I studied Health and Social Care for about 4 years, and Business Studies for 2 years. Whilst working in the hotel I studied an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health and Human Science at Kendal College, completing this course really encouraged me to follow my passion of looking after people and helping in any way that I could. I started working with Westmorland Homecare as a Homecare Assistant in February 2021. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a HCA and spending time with my lovely clients, however, I have made the decision to progress my career in the office as a Care Co-Ordinator.
I look forward to continuing assisting both clients and staff in any way that I can.
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Im Rhianna and I am the Recruitment & Events Coordinator. I started working for Westmorland Homecare at the beginning of 2019. Id had no previous care experience and immediately fell in love with the job. I started out as a Homecare Assistant, then became a Senior Homecare Assistant and it is now my job to find the right people to join our team.
Westmorland Homecare really feels like family, and I am so proud to be working for a company that really delivers on its promises and puts the clients and staff at the heart of everything they do.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my partner, family, and friends. I am often found in the kitchen cooking or baking or out in the garden looking after my plants, fruit & veggies.
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My name is Karen Hodgson. I am excited to have joined the team at Westmorland Homecare in Lancaster as a Care Coordinator for Staff Training and Development. My background is in Special Education and Residential Care.
I have a passion for training, and Im looking forward to cascading my experience and knowledge to our wonderful team of Homecare Assistants.
In my spare time I enjoy walking Jasper my Springer Spaniel, growing my own vegetables and spending time with my grandchildren.
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Im Daniel and I have recently been very privileged to become the new Recruitment Coordinator for Westmorland Homecare.
My passions in life including caring for my ever-growing collections of animals and to be surrounded by caring and compassionate people. I have a thirst for providing the best care possible, knowing first-hand the importance and impact positive, professional care has for individuals and families alike. My role includes ensuring we have competent and highly trained, professional carers to support with your needs.
I have worked within the care and education sector for eight years, as a Human Resource practitioner supporting both Charities and large Private sector organisations to meet their unique and personal centred objectives. I thrive of worki