Team Leader |Greater Manchester Complex Care Supported Living Service

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Team Leader to support individuals with complex needs in Greater Manchester. This role involves empowering service users to develop independence skills, manage their emotions, and integrate into community living. With a focus on creativity and effective communication, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality support services. Comprehensive training will be provided, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. Join a dedicated team that values resilience and innovation in care, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

Refer-a-Friend Bonuses

24/7 Team Support

Pension Scheme

Employer-Funded Healthcare Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme Discounts

Confidential Counselling Services

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals with complex needs and promote independence.
• Experience in mental health support and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in managing daily tasks and emotional wellbeing.
• Facilitate community access and promote independence skills.

Skills

Effective Communication

Resilience

Creativity

Education

Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader | Greater Manchester Complex Care Supported Living Service

Job Description

What’s the Role: Team Leader

What It Takes:

An important part of the staff role is to support our service users who have complex needs and help them manage their emotions.

Essential qualities include resilience, effective communication, and the ability to utilise a variety of communication tools.

Our dedicated staff team supports our service users in learning and developing independence skills, including shopping, cleaning, personal care, community access, budgeting, and medication management. We encourage staff to bring their humour, fun, and creativity to support our service users in daily life.

Where You Would Work:

Greater Manchester Complex Care Supported Living Service; Moston

Praxis Care is opening new supported living services in Greater Manchester, working in partnership with Ideas Alliance to involve service users, families, and community partners in service design and delivery.

Initial services will be based in Moston, with plans to expand to areas preferred by service users. We aim to provide tailored care packages for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues, many of whom require support reintegrating into community living.

Opportunities for career progression exist, including roles such as Team Leader and Assistant Manager, with training and support provided. The office is located outside Bury town centre, but staff will primarily work from service users' homes in the community.

Why Join Us:

Praxis Care supports individuals with mental health issues, autism, learning disabilities, and dementia, providing high-quality, innovative support services across multiple regions.

We provide comprehensive training before employment, lasting two weeks, covering all necessary information and skills.

Benefits:

• Paid annual leave, increasing with service length
• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• 24/7 team support and comprehensive training
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and recognised qualifications (e.g., QCF3/5)
• Employer-funded healthcare scheme
• Earned wage access (coming soon)
• Career progression opportunities
• PPE provision
• Additional hours opportunities
• Confidential counselling services
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme discounts
• Support portals for wellbeing

Salary Details:

Full-time, 39-hour contract. Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Sleep-in payments of at least £45 per night apply where relevant.

Requirements: Must have the legal right to work in the UK and a valid driving licence.

Additional Information:

For more details, contact us. Closing date: Tuesday, 17th October 2023. A waiting list may be created for similar roles within 9 months.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All successful candidates will undergo background checks, including references and police checks.

Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer