Team Leader

Brook Street Social Care NMR; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social care organization in Rochdale is seeking a skilled Team Leader for Adults with Learning Disabilities. The role involves leading a support staff team, ensuring high standards of care, and fostering a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in social care, strong communication skills, and a Level 3 qualification. The position offers a competitive salary of £27,040 plus benefits including annual leave, training opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual pay reviews

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Full training and induction programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
• Car driver with access to own vehicle.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of support staff.
• Coordinate team activities and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to motivate others

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Team Leader, Adults Learning Disabilities

Permanent, full time with generous benefits. Rochdale.

Are you seeking a new challenge and regard opportunity to support adults with learning disabilities? Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable adults, within a leadership/supervisory role and ready for your next career move? If so, we're keen to hear from you, so read on for more details!

Working for an established reputable organisation who pride themselves on supporting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, ABI and those with autism. We're seeking a skilled Team Leader to join their team.

The role:

• To lead and supervise a team of support staff within a service for 2 adults with learning disability and mental health issues near to Rochdale.
• To be able to coordinate team activities, assign tasks, and monitor performance to maintain high standards of care and support.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members to foster a positive and motivated work environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, and any safeguarding concerns.
• Support with supervisions of staff and ensure all team members have the relevant training required.
• Monitor staff attendance and support with return to work meetings and any appraisal process.
• Be flexible to work on a shift basis covering a 2 week rolling rota which will include alternate weekends.
• Be flexible to participate in the on call system 1 in 4 weeks with extra payment of £25 per week.

Ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
• Ability to support and motivate others and encourage a positive working culture and environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities, leading by example at all times.
• Level 3 Health and Social care or equivalent.
• Car driver with access to own vehicle.
• A positive and 'Can do' attitude with the ability to support others and work in a person centred way.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £27,040 with annual pay reviews plus £25 on call allowance paid weekly (1 in 4 weeks).
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Rewards and recognition and scope for career development.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Full Training and Induction programme.

If you are interested and meet the above criteria please apply now!