Team Leader

Search Consultancy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Rochdale is looking for an inspirational Team Leader to guide and develop their team in delivering quality care for adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities. This crucial role involves mentoring staff, overseeing care planning, and driving improvements in service delivery. The organization values a strong person-centred approach and offers flexibility, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training & career progression opportunities

Supportive management structure focusing on wellbeing

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health/learning disability support & team leadership.
• Strong person-centred approach; PCP training desirable.
• Flexibility to work across shifts, including weekends/on-call.

Responsibilities

• Lead & mentor a team of Support Workers.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and reviews.
• Manage staff rotas, supervisions, and training needs.

Skills

Mental health support

Team leadership

Person-centred approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care/Management

Job description

Team Leader - Mental Health & Learning Disabilities
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £33,000
Hours: 4.5 hour days over 9-10 days a fortnight (Flexible, Weekends)
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Are You an Inspirational Leader in Mental Health & Learning Disability Support?
We're looking for a Team Leader to lead and develop a dedicated team delivering person-centred support for adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities. This is a pivotal role ensuring high-quality care, staff development, and compliance with best practices across our services.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead & mentor a team of Support Workers, fostering a person-centred culture
* Covering 4 homes each supporting 3-4 individuals
* Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and reviews to achieve individual outcomes
* Manage staff rotas, supervisions, and training needs
* Build positive relationships with service users, families, and professionals
* Drive continuous improvement in service delivery
* Willing to get involved with helping staff with hands on work
What We're Looking For:

* Experience in mental health/learning disability support & team leadership
* Strong person-centred approach (PCP training desirable)
* Ability to motivate staff and manage resources effectively
* An experiences Team Leader or Deputy Manager
* Flexibility - must be willing to work across shifts, including weekends/on-call
Desirable (Not Essential):

* NVQ Level 3 in Care/Management (or willingness to work towards)
* Experience in budget/resource management
Why Apply?

* Lead a team making a real difference in people's lives
* Ongoing training & career progression opportunities
* Supportive management structure with a focus on wellbeing
* 33 Days annual leave
* No nights

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.