Team Leader | 39hrs per week | Omagh Supported Living Service

Praxis Care; Omagh; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

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Sleep-in allowance (£45/night)

Descrizione del lavoro

Praxis Care is seeking a Team Leader for the Omagh Supported Living Service. You will lead the support team, design individual programmes, and coordinate delivery by Support Workers to meet practical, emotional, and physical needs.

The role is based on 39 hours per week, with pro-rata hours for variations, and includes leadership and compliance duties under Praxis Care policies. Applicants should have 2 years’ health and social care experience or an equivalent qualification, with

Competenze

• 2 years’ experience in health and social care.
• Must undertake a professional qualification.
• Level 2 Safe and Effective Care Practice Diploma or registration with NISCC/NMC or an Allied Health Professional.
• Right to Work in the UK
• Desirable: leadership or management experience in health and social care.

Mansioni

• Plan, coordinate, and implement safe transition of new individuals into the service and community where necessary.
• Liaise with families and multi-disciplinary teams to promote needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement individual and group programmes of support to maximise independence.
• Coordinate ongoing assessment and reviews using suitable assessment models.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and management to Support Workers and monitor attendance.

Conoscenze

Supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Support clients

Formazione

Social Work

First Level Nursing

Allied Health Profession

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care

Psychology Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Team Leader | 39hrs per week | Omagh Supported Living Service

Job Summary:

The Team Leader is an integral part of the support team, responsible for meeting the practical, physical, and emotional needs of the individuals we support within the service.

Through a key worker system, they will design individual support programmes and coordinate the delivery of these packages by a group of Support Workers and themselves.

All advertised salaries are based on 39 hours (FTE) and will be pro rata to contracted hours.**

PRAXIS CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

About the role

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement the safe transition of new individuals into the service and community where necessary.
• Liaise with the families of the people we support and relevant members of multi-disciplinary teams, community groups, and voluntary bodies to promote their needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement individual and group programmes of support to enhance and maximise the capabilities and independence of the people we support in the service.
• Coordinate ongoing assessment and review regularly through the completion of suitable assessment models.
• Support the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the people we support, ensuring that work is individual-focused and upholds the principles of respect, privacy, dignity, fulfilment, independence, and choice.
• Ensure that medication is held, stored, and administered according to Praxis Care’s Medication Policy and current statutory and legislative procedures.
• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and management to Support Workers, including monitoring time and attendance and participating in any capability, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.
• Participate in learning and development as necessary within the organization while identifying and addressing personal development opportunities for themselves and Support Workers.
• Ensure that adequate records are created and maintained, and necessary reports are produced in line with organizational policy and statutory requirements.
• Support the manager with regulatory compliance concerning all regulating bodies.

Requirements of the Role

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
• Engage in formal and informal supervision as required.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
• Take on additional duties of the role and other required duties as necessary.
• Work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the service.
• Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies

The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or locations associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.

An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for this position.

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Praxis Care adheres to the AccessNI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Link to COP - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

Education, Experience & Training Qualifications

Essential:

• 2 years’ experience in a health and social care setting and a commitment to undertake a professional qualification, OR
• Qualification in:
  • Social Work
  • First Level Nursing
  • Allied Health Profession
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care
  • OR
  • 1 years paid experience in HSC setting with a commitment to undertake a professional qualification and a Psychology Degree

Candidates must be prepared to complete Level 2 Safe and Effective Care Practice Diploma or already hold registration with NISCC/NMC or an Allied Health Professional.

Desirable:

• Experience in mental health or learning disability services.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Assessment and evaluation skills.
• Computer skills.
• Risk assessment skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management skills.

Attributes

• Team player.
• Understanding of diversity.
• Availability to work flexibly.

About the company

Praxis Care is a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals with complex needs, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. The organisation is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care that promotes independence and improves the quality of life for the individuals they serve. With innovative programs and a dedicated team, Praxis Care focuses on creating positive outcomes, empowering people to lead fulfilling lives while actively supporting communities across the UK, Ireland and Isle of Man.

Required Criteria

• 2 years experience in a health and social care setting and Will undertake a professional qualification
• Qualification in: Social Work, 1st level Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care
• 1 years paid experience in HSC setting with a commitment to undertake a professional qualification and a Psychology Degree
• Right to Work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Experience in leadership or management roles within health and social care.
• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Skills you'll need

• Supervision
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs