Support Team Leader - York

Amber Mace; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Team Leader to oversee a committed team in York. This role focuses on providing exceptional support to individuals with mental health challenges and learning disabilities. As a proactive leader, you will motivate and manage a team of 20 staff members, ensuring the effective implementation of care plans while fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. If you are passionate about high-quality care and have the skills to lead a team effectively, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or managerial experience in health and social care.
• Strong leadership and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a support team, ensuring effective care implementation.
• Mentor staff and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Planning and Development Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Position: Support Team Leader
Location: York
Salary: From GBP30,000
Shift patterns: Mon to Fri in a service 40 hours, on-call 1 or 2 per month.

Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards it)

We are seeking an experienced and committed Support Team Leader for our York-based service, supporting a team of 20 staff members. This service is tailored to individuals with mental health challenges and learning disabilities, providing gradual occupancy and a fully staffed team of support assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, motivate, and manage a frontline support team, ensuring the effective implementation of care and support plans.
2. Provide visible leadership, offering hands-on support within the rota and local on-call assistance.
3. Mentor and develop staff, overseeing induction and ongoing training.
4. Foster positive relationships with supported individuals, families, and external stakeholders.
5. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, conducting assessments and implementing corrective actions.
6. Manage budgets and resources effectively, adapting to the evolving needs of the service.
7. Maintain clear communication across the team and with all key parties.

Essential Criteria:

1. Proven supervisory or managerial experience within health and social care.
2. Strong leadership, planning, and development skills.
3. Excellent communication and IT proficiency.
4. Understanding of regulatory requirements for mental health and learning disabilities.
5. Ability to manage complex situations while encouraging collaboration.
6. Dedication to ongoing personal and professional development.
7. Full clean driving license with business use insurance.

If you are a proactive leader with a commitment to high-quality care, we encourage you to apply today!