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Team Leader
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals recovering from long-term mental health challenges, some of who may have learning disabilities?
My client is looking for a dedicated Team Leader to provide both individual and group support, empowering individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives within the community. If you're truly passionate about making a difference, then this role is for you!
You will be working 9am to 10pm with a 1.5 hour break. 3 days throughout the week including weekends
Salary: 22,353.24
(National living wage increase on the 1st of April 2025 will be reflected onto the salary)
Main duties:
You will carry out the basic role of a Recovery Support Worker along side your duties as a Team Leader:
* Supervising and guiding junior support staff to ensure high standards of care
* Providing hands-on support to tenants in line with their individual care plans and ensuring proper documentation
* Be fully flexible and able to work long days, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays
* Identifying and prioritising tenants needs daily (e.g. medical, paramedical etc)
* To attend reviews concerning tenants and help to provide current and accurate information prior to the review
* To liaise with other disciplines (social workers, medical staff etc)
* To undertake on-call cover as directed by the Registered Manager and daily administration duties including audits
* Deliver a quality service with company's policies, procedures and statutory legislation e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act etc
* Attend staff meetings and participate in group/individual supervision and training
Essential Requirements & Qualifications:
* Must have Diploma Level 3 or Diploma Level in Health and Social Care or working towards a 3 with Senior Support experience (If not then 3 years being within Health and Social Care)
* Must have current Safe Handling of Medication Level 2
* Must be able to work a shift pattern including days, weekends and in emergencies nights as well
* Must have access to transportation for on call duties
* Experience with predominantly mental health and ideally disabilities
Full clean driving licence is desirable but not necessary if local
If you are interested, apply online or send your CV to (url removed), alternatively, give me a call at (phone number removed)
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