Team Leader | Kimberley House

TN United Kingdom; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join their support team in Newtownards. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for meeting the practical, physical, and emotional needs of individuals, ensuring they receive personalized support. You will coordinate the delivery of tailored programs, liaise with families and multi-disciplinary teams, and lead a group of Support Workers. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals while working within a compassionate and integrity-driven environment. If you are passionate about care and leadership, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in health and social care setting required.
• Commitment to undertake a professional qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate support for individuals in the service.
• Provide leadership and management to Support Workers.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Report Writing

Assessment Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership

Psychology Degree

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Team Leader | Kimberley House, Newtownards

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Client:

Praxis Care

Location:

Newtownards, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description

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.

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 maximize 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.

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

Education, Experience & Training Qualifications

2 years’ experience in a health and social care setting and a commitment to undertake a professional qualification, OR

Qualification in:

Social Work

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.

Experience in mental health or learning disability services.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Report writing skills.

Assessment and evaluation skills.

Problem-solving skills.

Organizational skills.

Attributes

Team player.

Understanding of diversity.

Availability to work flexibly.

Skills Needed

Managerial / Operational, People, Nursing / Caring

Job Description

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.

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 maximize 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.

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.

Skills Needed

Managerial / Operational, People, Nursing / Caring

About The Company

Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.

As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture

Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.

If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in leadership or management roles within health and social care.

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

Closing DateWednesday 21st May, 2025