Team Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of BH

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear career Pro

CareTech Foundation - family/friend’s?

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Team Leader for our Supported Living Service in Aldershot. The role focuses on leading a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred care and achieve planned outcomes for service users living with mental health needs.

You will deputise for the manager, supervise staff, ensure quality service delivery, and maintain accurate records in line with care plans. Enhanced DBS is required and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working with adults with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service in partnership with the manager to deliver a professional, flexible service.
• Ensure the delivery of a quality service designed to meet the individual needs of all service users.
• Ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary skills, through training, experience and supervision.
• Undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice.
• Liaise effectively with carers and relatives to provide an integrated service to tenants.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of care based on the care plan.

Skills

Experience in care setting

Leadership

Communication skills

Ability to work unsociable hours

Experience with mental health needs

Job description

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

Rate: £14.72 per hour

'Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are excited to be recruiting a Team Leader for our Supported Living Service in Aldershot, designed with the highest standards in mind to provide exceptional care and support for individuals living with mental health problems.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills along with the ability to provide direct, individual care and support as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will act as a key member of the team, supporting each individual in achievement of their planned outcomes.

You will have the confidence to successfully lead others and demonstrate a positive and motivating attitude at all times, have the ability to deal with difficult/crisis situations with a high level of professionalism and in return you will be valued and encouraged to develop your skills further through our commitment to training and support.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

The Role:

• The Team leader will have the responsibility of working with the manager in offering a professional, flexible service to meet the above statement in a way where quality can be measured by both the individual receiving the service and those purchasing it on their behalf.
• To ensure the delivery of a quality service designed to meet the individual needs of all service users.
• Ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary skills, through training, experience and supervision.
• To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice.
• Participate in the delivery of the service which takes into account all of the day to day operational requirements, and also quality measurements and monitoring.
• Deputise for the manager, and be the responsible manager in their absence carrying out all the duties that this position entails.
• To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to tenants.
• To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan incorporating all relevant communication and liaison.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.

Requirements:

• Experience in a care setting
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience working with adults with mental health needs

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.