Mental Health Team Leader/Senior Support Worker- Full Time.

TN United Kingdom; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Mental Health Team Leader/Senior Support Worker. This full-time role involves leading a dedicated team to support individuals with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health settings and a passion for enhancing the lives of those they support, with numerous employee benefits and development opportunities available.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Rewards and recognition scheme

Company training programme

Fully paid DBS

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a mental health setting.
• Background in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies to enhance quality of life.
• Ensure compliance with policies and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Leadership

Person-centred support

Adaptability

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Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location : Weston-Super-Mare

Rate of Pay : £17.00ph

Car driver essential for the role !

CJP Outreach Services are currently recruiting for an experienced team leader to lead on a package in Weston-Super-Mare.

For this position it is essential that you have a background in supporting people with complex metal health needs, such as psychosis, bipolar disorder) and autism.

Ideally your experience will be in community settings, such as supported living and/or residential care. Knowledge of working within a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework would be an advantage.

You will play a pivotal role in leading a team who support a sweet natured, captivating and humorous gentleman. This person is supported on a 2:1 basis in his own home. The person has a love for crazy golf, amusement arcades, board games, strolls on the beach, playing pool and visiting the pub.

As our team leader you will be responsible for providing leadership to support staff within the package. This includes supervising staff, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and following best practice. You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Case Manager to maintain standards and enhance the wellbeing of the person you are supporting.

As a Team leader there will be an expectation to attend Bristol for management meetings and training.

You should be fun, upbeat and have a naturally bubbly personality, while also being able to remain, calm, relaxed and resilient.

Key Duties:

• Ensure the persons preferences are central to the support delivery, promoting their wellbeing.
• Implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern.
• Collaborating with the person to create and implement tailored support plans.
• Organise and coordinate delivery of support.
• Supervise staff to ensure an efficient team who contribute to service improvements.
• Promote and protect the welfare and rights of the person, maintaining effective working relationships within the team.
• Audit medication, support and finance procedures, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.
• Complete assessments, support plans, and related documentation in compliance with best practice and regulatory standards.
• Participate in personal and professional growth opportunities, including training and supervision of staff.
• Work closely with your colleagues, the family, external professionals, and other agencies to ensure holistic care for the person.
• Contribute to out-of-hours, on-call support and attend required training sessions.
• The roll will include the occasional sleep-in duty and some weekend hours.
• Conducting Inductions

Qualifications and skills:

• Previous experience in a similar environment, ideally in a leadership role.
• Experience supporting people with complex mental health needs and autism.
• Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework would be an ideal advantage.
• Knowledge of rota planning.
• Knowledge and experience of performance management.
• Understanding of person-centred support.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt.
• Empathy, kindness, and a commitment to providing a caring, supportive service.
• Willingness to learn, share ideas, and improve outcomes for service users.

Employee Benefits:

• Employee wellbeing scheme (including free face to face counselling, helplines and online support)
• Employee Discount Scheme – Discounts on everyday items including shopping and fuel
• L.O.V.E (Living our Values Everyday) – rewards and recognition scheme
• Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year!
• In The Loop – Our Company Community App linking our teams and sharing experience
• Company training programme and further career development opportunities
• Fully paid DBS
• Refer a Friend Scheme

If you feel able to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of those we support, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Please contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935 if you would like to know more about this position

CJP Outreach Services – Outstanding Care And Support You Can Trust