Supported Housing Team Leader

Kingston Bagpuize; Kingston Bagpuize; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Kingston Bagpuize is seeking an experienced Team Leader for a hands-on management role within a well-established residential support service in Abingdon. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract to manage a team of Recovery Workers and influence service operations during a period of change.

You will lead day-to-day operations for around 45 staff, reporting to the Service Manager, with a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising staff in health/social care or similar setting.
• Ability to lead people, manage performance and create a positive team environment.
• Good organisational and reporting skills; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing, supporting and developing a team of Recovery Workers.
• Providing effective day-to-day leadership and operational oversight.
• Holding regular supervision and supporting staff with their professional development.
• Coaching and motivating team members to achieve their objectives.
• Monitoring team performance, targets and quality standards.
• Supporting the implementation of new processes and ways of working.
• Helping manage change positively and keeping the team engaged.
• Deputising for the Service Manager when required.

Skills

Team Leadership

Staff Management

Coaching

Communication

Change Management

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Team Leader who enjoys supporting teams, improving services and helping people achieve positive outcomes? Were currently looking for a Team Leader to join a well-established residential support service in Abingdon. This is a hands-on management role where youll have the opportunity to lead a team, influence how the service operates and play an important part in supporting colleagues through a period of change. Please note: this is a 6 month FTC (subject to further extension or the role becoming permanent). The salary scale is £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience). The role Youll work as part of the management team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service and providing leadership to a team of Recovery Workers. Youll have direct line management responsibility for around 45 members of the team , working alongside another Team Leader and reporting into the Service Manager. The service is currently reviewing and developing
its ways of working, so this is a particularly interesting time to join. A key part of your role will be helping staff understand and adapt to changes, providing clear leadership and making sure the team remains supported and focused throughout the process. Youll be encouraged to bring your own experience and ideas, while working closely with the wider management team to maintain a high-quality service.

What youll be responsible for

• Managing, supporting and developing a team of Recovery Workers.
• Providing effective day-to-day leadership and operational oversight.
• Holding regular supervision and supporting staff with their professional development.
• Coaching and motivating team members to achieve their objectives.
• Monitoring team performance, targets and quality standards.
• Supporting the implementation of new processes and ways of working.
• Helping manage change positively and keeping the team engaged throughout periods of development.
• Working with internal teams and external professionals
  to ensure effective support is provided.
• Supporting with safeguarding, risk management, incidents and complaints where required.
• Ensuring records, reports and other documentation are accurate and completed appropriately.
• Contributing to service improvement and identifying opportunities to strengthen how the service operates.
• Supporting recruitment, induction and staff training.
• Deputising for the Service Manager when required.

What were looking for

• Are looking for someone with previous management or supervisory experience , ideally within mental health, social care, supported housing, health and social care or a similar setting.
• You dont necessarily need to have worked in exactly the same type of service.
• What's important is that you can demonstrate that you know how to lead people, manage performance and create a positive team environment.
• You'll ideally bring: Experience managing or supervising staff.
• The ability to motivate, coach and develop a team.
• Experience working towards targets, KPIs or service objectives.
• Good organisational and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence dealing with challenging situations and making decisions.
• The ability to support people through change and introduce new ways of working.
• An understanding of the needs of people who may require additional support.
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent would be advantageous, although relevant management and sector experience will also be considered.

Working hours

Youll work 37 hours per week on a 3-week rolling rota, with 1 weekend in 3 . The majority of shifts will be during the daytime, generally falling between 8am and 6pm . This is not ordinarily a night-shift position . There may occasionally be opportunities to undertake sleeping-night cover on an additional basis, but this is optional and is not part of the normal
working pattern. On-site parking is available.

The opportunity

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract , with the possibility of an extension or the position becoming permanent depending on the future structure of the service. If youre looking for a management role where you can be visible, involved and genuinely influence the way a team works, this could be a great opportunity to bring your experience to a service going through an exciting period of development.