Team Leader

CJP Outreach Services; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CJP Outreach Services seeks an experienced team leader in Weston-super-Mare to support individuals with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and skills in positive behavior support to enhance the well-being of team members and those they serve.

Benefits

Wellbeing scheme with free counselling

Discount scheme on shopping and fuel

Training and career development opportunities

Fully paid DBS check

Refer a Friend scheme worth £500

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar setting, preferably in a leadership role.
• Supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and autism.
• Rota planning experience.
• Willingness to learn and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff to ensure an efficient, improvement-focused team.
• Implement PBS strategies to enhance quality of life.
• Audit medication, support, and finance procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Understanding of person-centered support

Performance management skills

Knowledge of PBS frameworks

Job description

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CJP Outreach Services are recruiting for an experienced team leader to oversee a package in Weston-Super-Mare. The ideal candidate will have a background in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, and autism. Experience in community settings, like supported living or residential care, is preferred. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) would be advantageous.

You will lead a team supporting a friendly, humorous gentleman who enjoys activities like crazy golf, amusement arcades, board games, beach strolls, pool, and visiting the pub. The support is provided on a 2:1 basis in his own home.

As team leader, your responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring policy compliance, and working with the Registered Manager and Case Manager to maintain standards and promote wellbeing.

Attendance at Bristol for management meetings and training is expected.

We seek someone who is fun, upbeat, bubbly, calm, relaxed, and resilient.

Key Duties:

• Prioritize the individual's preferences to promote wellbeing.
• Implement PBS strategies to enhance quality of life and reduce concerning behaviors.
• Collaborate with the individual to develop and follow support plans.
• Organize and coordinate support delivery.
• Supervise staff to ensure an efficient, improvement-focused team.
• Protect the welfare and rights of the individual, fostering effective team relationships.
• Audit medication, support, and finance procedures; suggest improvements.
• Complete assessments, support plans, and documentation per standards.
• Engage in training and supervise staff development.
• Work with colleagues, family, external professionals, and agencies for holistic care.
• Participate in out-of-hours support and training sessions.
• Occasional sleep-in duties and weekend hours are required.
• Conduct inductions for new staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in a similar setting, preferably in a leadership role.
• Supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and autism.
• Knowledge of PBS frameworks is a plus.
• Rota planning experience.
• Performance management skills.
• Understanding of person-centered support.
• Excellent communication and adaptability.
• Empathy, kindness, and a caring attitude.
• Willingness to learn and improve outcomes.

Employee Benefits:

• Wellbeing scheme with free counselling, helplines, and online support.
• Discount scheme on shopping and fuel.
• Living our Values Every day (L.O.V.E) rewards and recognition.
• Surprise gifts of kindness throughout the year.
• In The Loop company app for team connection.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Fully paid DBS check.
• Refer a Friend scheme worth £500.

Our referral scheme pays £250 after 100 hours worked and another £250 after passing probation (usually 6 months).

If you are eager to contribute to a supportive team and make a positive impact, please apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Contact our recruitment team at 01484 629935 for more information.

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