Team Leader

Active Care Group Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provider in neuro and mental healthcare is seeking a Team Leader for their Bilberry Lodge service in Lancashire. The role involves supporting vulnerable women with complex mental health issues and ensuring effective communication and care. Candidates must possess strong skills in organisation and communication, alongside a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care or willingness to pursue it.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub with training opportunities

Active Reward App for discounts

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account access

Medicash Health Plan access

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, planning and communication skills required.
• Must be willing to work towards Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care.
• Sound knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Build open and two-way relationships with residents.
• Support residents in their rehabilitation programme.
• Communicate issues to the clinical team effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Professionalism

Education

Level 3 NVQ or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our friendly and experienced team at our Bilberry Lodge service in Rishton, a specialist residential service providing rehabilitation, care and support to vulnerable women with complex mental health issues.

Purposefully small Bilberry Lodge has capacity for up to 6 female residents, allowing for a calm, relaxing environment. There is a large lounge area allowing for residents to convene and to interact in a communal setting during their recovery.

What you'll be working:

• Days with night shifts when required
• 08.00-20.30 days, 20.00-08.30 nights
• 37.5 Hours
• Monday - Sunday
• Alternate Weekends
• £26,130.00 per annum

What you'll be doing:

• Build relationships with the people we support, which are open and two way
• Support to undertake their rehabilitation programme
• Establish methods of communication with the people we support, reducing barriers when necessary
• Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
• Communicate any issues to the clinical team
• Accurately report and/or record work activities
• To be part of the on call team
• Complete Supervisions of Support Workers

What you'll have:

• Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach.
• Level 3 NVQ or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care or be willing to work towards.
• Sound working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations
• Ability to address and respond to employee issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group