Work for us
Would you like to make a real difference to someone’s life? We’re looking for caring individuals who are looking for a rewarding career in Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.
TLC Care and Support provides fantastic career opportunities for people interested in working in the care profession. We have our own in-house training facilities and provide a clear path from Support Worker, through to Team Leader, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager.
You don’t need any qualifications to start your career in care. However, we’ll provide all the support and training you need to help you move through the ranks and undertake NVQ qualifications alongside valuable experience, working with people who have learning disabilities and complex needs.
You can read more about each job role and view videos from our staff, explaining why they love their jobs so much and how they value the career opportunities that are available with TLC Care and Support.
Career progression with TLC
Support Worker
Qualifications required:
* None
Training completed in role:
* Care certificate
* Securicare training
* Safeguarding
* ICE training
* Boots Medication Training completed during first 6 months
* Core and option units according to role
Team Leader
Qualifications required:
* NVQ Level 2 Care or Health & Social Care minimum required
* 2 years relevant work experience
Training completed in role:
* As Support worker, plus …
* Willingness to work to NVQ Level 3
Deputy Manager
Qualifications required:
* Level 3 NVQ in Care or Health & Social Care minimum
* Experience within a learning disability field at a Senior Level
* Experience working with other professionals (health, local authority and CQC)
* Experience of managing conflict
* Experience of managing staff
Training completed in role:
* Willingness and potential to complete NVQ Level 5 Care or Health & Social Care
* Plus NVQ Level 4 Leadership & Management if undertaking the Assistant Manager role
Registered Manager
Qualifications and experience needed:
* Level 4 NVQ in Leadership & Management
* Level 5 NVQ in Care or Health & Social Care minimum
* 4 years’ recent experience within a learning disability field at a Senior Level
* Experience working with other professionals (health, local authority and CQC)
* Experience of managing conflict
* Experience of managing staff