Team Leader

Creative Support Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic support organization in Manchester is seeking a motivated Team Leader to oversee two mental health services. The role involves leading a team of Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care and support, and developing professional relationships within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in mental health support and team leadership within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and healthcare settings.
• Ability to monitor and assess individual needs.
• Strong relationship-building skills within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers.
• Create rosters to accommodate service needs.
• Ensure training and development for staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Mental health support

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Team Leader to manage two of our mental health services in the Northenden area. The role will require working flexibly to support and enable people with Mental Health needs and physical health problems to live full lives in their local community, whilst monitoring and maintaining their health and well‑being. You will be at the centre of achieving the best possible outcomes for our Tenants and being part of a dynamic effective Team across our two services.

You will develop professional relationships within a multi‑disciplinary team and with the family members of the people you support. You will be a positive role model to the people you supervise and ensure they provide a high standard of care and support; whilst ensuring opportunities for their training and development is supplied. You will be responsible for monitoring the individual support for each person and ensure that support is delivered in a person‑centred manner.

Team Leader Responsibilities

• Leading a team of experienced Support Workers and ensuring that support is delivered appropriately and professionally
• Compiling a rota to meet the needs of the service
• Ensuring staff are trained adequately, as well as being confident and competent in their role
• Submitting and monitoring timesheets to ensure all are paid in a timely manner
• Supervising others and giving regular support to your staff team
• Experience is required for this position. Our two services are located within a five minute walk of one another, with access to multiple public transport routes.