Lead Support Worker – Complex Care & Behavior Support

Linkit Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private training programs

Pension contributions

Progression opportunities

Job summary

LRL is recruiting for TEAM LEADERS / DEPUTY MANAGERS across YORKSHIRE to provide operational leadership in high-acuity care settings. You will oversee a staff team delivering care to individuals with complex behavioural needs, balancing direct care with shift leadership and supervision.

Salary shown for 38hr and 48hr contracts; progression training and pension contributions are mentioned. The role emphasizes safeguarding, risk assessment and escalation management.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in complex care, learning disability, autism, ABI, mental health or high-risk behavioural services.
• Experience leading teams in 3:1/4:1/5:1 packages.
• Strong skills in de-escalation and crisis prevention.
• Experience implementing PBS plans and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of DoLS and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the staff team during shifts and allocate resources within enhanced staffing arrangements.
• Oversee risk management and ensure staffing matches individuals' needs.
• Ensure staff follow triggers, escalation protocols and safety plans.
• Lead responses to significant behavioural incidents and ensure de-escalation is used first.
• Coordinate post-incident reviews and learning actions.
• Support staff supervision, competency assessments and performance management.
• Liaise with management and external professionals to ensure safeguarding and least restrictive practice.

Skills

Staff leadership

De-escalation

PBS planning

DoLS knowledge

Incident management

Job description

LRL is recruiting for TEAM LEADERS / DEPUTY MANAGERS across YORKSHIRE to provide operational leadership in high-acuity care settings. You will oversee a staff team delivering care to individuals with complex behavioural needs, balancing direct care with shift leadership and supervision.

Salary shown for 38hr and 48hr contracts; progression training and pension contributions are mentioned. The role emphasizes safeguarding, risk assessment and escalation management.