Assistant Support Team Leader

Brook Street; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 18,198 - 18,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and progression opportunities

Sleep-in payments

Job summary

Brook Street in Lincoln is recruiting an Assistant Support Team Leader to join a specialist supported living service, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs.

Working alongside the Support Team Leader, you will help lead a dedicated team, deliver outstanding person-centred support and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, with a 40-hour rota and a monthly sleep-in allowance.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader or similar.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of the service.
• Lead and motivate Support Workers.
• deputise for the Support Team Leader.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Support care planning and quality standards.
• Mentor new staff and model best practice.
• Maintain safeguarding and CQC compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Assistant Support Team Leader

Location: Lincoln
Salary: £13.21 - £13.50 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week + 1 sleep-in every 2 weeks (£62-£64 per sleep)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Care Career?

We're recruiting an Assistant Support Team Leader to join a specialist supported living service in Lincoln, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs.

Working alongside the Support Team Leader, you'll help lead a dedicated team, deliver outstanding person-centred support and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the daily operation of the service.
• Leading and motivating Support Workers.
• Deputising for the Support Team Leader.
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity.
• Supporting care planning and quality standards.
• Mentoring new staff and role modelling best practice.
• Maintaining safeguarding and CQC compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health & Social Care.
• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or similar.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health or complex needs.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for delivering outstanding care.
• Flexible to work a 40-hour rota, including weekends, occasional nights and one sleep-in every two weeks.

What's on Offer

• £13.21 - £13.50 per hour.
• 40-hour permanent contract.
• Sleep-in payment of £62-£64.
• Ongoing training and career progression.
• Supportive management team.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent opportunities to progress into leadership and management roles.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.