Care Team Leader

Oakleaf Recruitment

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 16 days

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

£12.5 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Oakleaf is seeking a Team Leader for their mental health service in Leicester, specializing in 24-hour support for individuals with complex needs.
The position offers a pay rate of £12.50 per hour, with expected hours of 40 per week on a permanent basis.
Candidates are required to have at least 6 months of experience in a similar role, such as a Senior Healthcare Assistant or Team Leader in Mental Health.
An NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care is necessary for applicants, along with strong communication skills and the ability to handle challenging situations.
The role involves supervising support workers, managing care plans, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents.

Job description

Oakleaf are currently looking for a Team Leader for our mental health service in Leicester.

We have two 4 bedroom services next door to each other that specialise in supporting people with mental health who require 24h support due to their complex needs and/or challenging behaviour.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced team leader to join a friendly and well supported team. We are a company that puts its staff at the very heart of our business. We are looking for someone that shares our values for delivering quality care.

Job title: Team Leader

Location: MERE LODGE - LEICESTER, LE5 5GQ

Rate Of Pay: £12.50 per hour

Shift Patterns: Permanent

Main duties of the role:-

Working as a Care Team Leader at Mere Lodge your duties will include the following:

· Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Support Workers.

· Administer medication, conduct assessments.

· Ensure that care plans are kept up to date.

· Respect the dignity and preferences of the people we support as well playing your own part in establishing a home where everyone feels safe and confident to live their best life.

· Be involved and deliver daily activities to the people we support.

· Manage and help organise the duty rota.

· Carrying out duties as requested by senior management.

Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Team Leader:

· NVQ 3 or above in Health and Social Care.

· Ideally 6 month or more experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Support Worker / Team Leader or Deputy Manager in Mental Health.

· Passionate about making a difference in someone else’s life.

· Good communication skills.

· Able handle sometimes challenging situations.

· Fun, energetic and able to build relationships with many different people.

Oakleaf Recruitment are the In-House Recruitment Team for a growing group of Services and Hospitals across the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

12 hour shift
Day shift
Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

UK drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person

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