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I am looking for a Team Leader for a residential service in Halifax. This is caring for service users with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Challenging Behaviour. Ages between 16 and 47 (currently 4 residents).
Duties & Responsibilities
- To assist the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
- To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures
- To work on a rota basis according to the needs of service users
- To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained under the direction of the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
- To receive supervision in line with CQC fundamentals and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
- To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
- To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
You will have:
- Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Diploma Level 3 in Children or working towards this.
- Current driving licence
- Knowledge of CQC
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Mental capacity assessment and DOLS
- Ability to manage teams effectively
- Ability to communicate in writing and BSL signing
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to motivate staff.
- IT competent (use of word and excel).
- 12 months experience of working in a service with challenging behaviour.
Shift pattern is 2 on 4 off (including sleeps) 13.40 per hour plus 32 per sleep, plus on call.
This works out at 37.5 hours a week over the course of a month
Salary increases after 6 months and again after 18 months
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