Project Lead (Team Leader)

Guild Care

  • Worthing, West Sussex
  • £32,338 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Project Lead (Team Leader)Job Title: Project Lead (Team Lead)Salary: £32,338 per annumHours of Work: 35 hoursContract: 1-year temporary contractJoin Guild Care as a Project Lead - Lead and Shape a Brand-New Dementia Day ServiceAre you passionate about leading services that make a difference for people living with dementia?, Do you have the skills to inspire and support a team, while ensuring people living with dementia are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion?.At Guild Care, a leading not-for-profit charity, we are launching a brand-new Dementia Day Service at Holland House. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Lead (Team Lead) to launch, build, develop and manage the service, lead staff, and ensure our day service offers exceptional, person-centred care.About the roleAbout the role🌞 Service Leadership & ManagementLead the launch and daily running of Holland House Dementia Day Service.Market the service and carry out pre needs assessments to ensure suitability.Ascertain desired outcomes and measure progress against outcomes on a regular basis.Ensure the service provides a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment.Develop and oversee engaging activities, outings, and programmes that promote wellbeing and reduce isolation.Implement an approach that includes technology in order to improve outcomes for people.🌞 Staff Supervision & SupportEstablish a new team.Manage, supervise, and support a team of Dementia Support Workers.Provide training, guidance, and role modelling to maintain high standards of care.Foster a positive and supportive team culture.🌞 Care & Wellbeing OversightEnsure personalised care plans are created, implemented, and regularly updated.Promote independence, dignity, and choice at all times.Build strong relationships with service users, families, carers, and professionals.🌞 Quality, Compliance & SafetyEnsure the service meets contractual and regulatory requirements.Oversee safeguarding, medication procedures, and health & safety responsibilities.Monitor and evaluate the service, responding to feedback constructively.🌞 Community & EngagementPromote Holland House Dementia Day service within the community and build partnerships with local organisations.Support events, and community activities that enhance daily life.Represent Guild Care's values and act as an ambassador for the charity.About the companyWe are Worthing's leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.Required Criteria
  • Proven leadership and service management experience
  • Experience supervising and supporting staff teams
  • Strong knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practice
  • Ability to develop, implement, and review care plans
  • Understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety responsibilities
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills (with service users, families, staff, and professionals)
  • Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Experience of community engagement and partnership working
Desired Criteria
  • Experience launching or developing new services
  • Skills in marketing and promoting services within the community
  • Ability to use technology to improve outcomes for service users
  • Experience in training, coaching, and role modelling for staff development
  • Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement processes
  • Experience planning and coordinating events, activities, or wellbeing programmes
  • Confidence in networking, public speaking, and acting as an ambassador for an organisation
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