Team Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newnham on Severn; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Camphill Village Trust at Oaklands Park in Newnham on Severn is seeking two Team Leader posts to supervise a staff team, lead induction, supervision and audits, and model co-produced support in a community setting.

The roles require Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care, a DBS check, and at least 2 years' experience in health and social care, with PBS familiarity. You will join the weekly management team and be on the rota as a responsible person. Driving licence is a plus.

Qualificações

• Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care is required.
• Experience leading and managing a staff team is required.
• Experience of Positive Behaviour Support approaches is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise, direct and guide the staff team towards the best possible quality of life for the people supported.
• Hold monthly team meetings, quarterly supervisions, twice-yearly medication competencies, practice observations and an annual review.
• Induct new staff and support them through probation and complete audits and KPIs.

Formação académica

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Team Leader roles at the Oaklands Park site, run by Camphill Village Trust for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in a community setting. The core of the job is leading a team of support workers, running their induction, supervision and audits, and modelling co-produced support. Two posts are on offer, at 37.5 and 30 hours a week, sitting within a weekly management team and a community responsible-person rota. A Level 3 health and social care qualification and a DBS check are needed.

What the job involves

• Supervise, direct and guide the staff team towards the best possible quality of life for the people supported
• Keep the health, safety, development and happiness of the people supported as the first priority
• Model co-productive support using the people supported's "I Statements" and deliver staff training
• Hold monthly team meetings, quarterly supervisions, twice-yearly medication competencies, practice observations and an annual review
• Induct new staff and support them through probationComplete audits and KPIs and make sure staff act on audit actions
• Guide staff to be effective keyworkers who co-produce support plans and reviews
• Be responsible for health, safety and infection control across the managed service
• Work to CQC and local authority guidelines, and to Trust policies including safeguarding, equality and data protection
• Meet deadlines, including a monthly report
• Work with other agencies with transparent communication, and stay calm in a crisis
• Work in the weekly management team and take a turn on the community rota as designated responsible person (training given)

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in a health and social care setting, preferably with people who have a learning disability and/or autism
• Experience of leading and managing a staff team
• Experience of Positive Behaviour Support approaches

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills, including varied communication methods
• Understanding of the rights and choices of people with a learning disability and/or autism
• Organised and flexible, able to manage own workload
• Able to work alone, as part of a team and under pressure
• Experience of digital platforms or willingness to learn them

Checks & eligibility

• Pre-employment checks, including a DBS check

Other

• Empathic and approachable manner
• Reliable, honest and trustworthy
• Positive role model to support workers and others employed by the Trust
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and respect for the community and people who live and work there
• Interest in own development and in developing staff knowledge, skills and career

Nice to have

• Level 4 or 5 leadership or management qualification, or equivalent such as a Level 4 diploma in facilitating PBS in teams, or working towards one
• Driving licence, as the Newnham communities are hard to reach by public transport