Team Leader

Creative Support; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an experienced team leader to develop and coordinate services for individuals with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of supervisory experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting service users in maintaining their independence. The role offers benefits such as a probationary bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

33 days leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' practitioner experience, including staff supervision and management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; flexibility to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Develop and review support plans with service users.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Leadership competencies

Compassion

Education

Relevant health or social care qualification (Degree or NVQ Level 4/5)

Job description

Overview

We\'re seeking an experienced team leader to help develop and coordinate supported living services across Tameside, supporting individuals with learning disabilities to maintain their independence, improve wellbeing and access personal development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with contract requirements and uphold CQC quality standards.
• Allocate staff to meet individual needs; supervise, coach and support team members.
• Identify and record training needs; respond to referrals and conduct initial assessments.
• Develop and review support plans with service users; collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and community agencies.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment; facilitate service user engagement and peer support.
• Monitor quality and provide performance indicators.
• Demonstrate ethical duty of care and safeguarding for vulnerable individuals; deliver excellent customer care.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders about risk management and care.
• Engage in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities to foster trust through empathy and respect; work with service users, their families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years\' practitioner experience, including staff supervision and management.
• Holding or working towards a relevant health or social care qualification (Degree or NVQ Level 4/5).
• Warmth, compassion and positive regard for service users.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; flexibility to meet service needs; leadership and management competencies.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Probationary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 33 days leave and company paid enhanced DBS

Additional information

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization — Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received; we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Vacancy Reference Number: 82965. Applications should be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.