Team Leader - Mental Health

Central Recruitment Services Ltd; Catford; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting a Team Leader for Lewisham, working across two Catford services providing low to medium support to adults with mental health needs.

The role is 45 hours per week, Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00, temporary for ~3 months with potential for permanent placement, at £18.44/hour (£16.45 base + £1.99 holiday pay).

Qualifications

• Experience providing support to a team of staff.
• Clear understanding of Safeguarding and reporting process.
• Experience of service delivery and support.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and issues related to alcohol and substance abuse.
• Experience of compiling comprehensive assessments and SMART action plans.
• IT skills to compile correspondence and reports.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage 5–6 staff; provide leadership and guidance.
• Day-to-day management of designated Unit.
• Ensure staff receive guidance, training and supervision.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and families.
• Ensure 24/7 on-site presence and adequate staffing.
• Manage petty cash and purchase orders; report to Head Office.
• Oversee tenants' needs and activities to promote independence.
• Manage Residents' Personal Expenses systems.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Service delivery

Mental health awareness

Assessments & SMART plans

IT skills

Description du poste

Central Recruitment is working with an organisation that provides supported housing and living services to vulnerable adults suffering from mental health conditions and homelessness.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Team Leader, to work in the Lewisham area at a service providing low - medium level support to individuals with mental health needs.

• 45 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00
• Temporary cover required for approximately 3 months with the possibility of transferring to permanent
• £18.44 per hour (£16.45 per hour, with £1.99 holiday pay)

Please note: This role involves working across two services in the Catford area of Lewisham.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage 5-6 staff members, providing leadership and management support to ensure staff understand the expectations and boundaries of their roles
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of designated Unit
• Ensure that all staff are provided with the appropriate support, guidance, training and supervision necessary to carry out their duties in a responsive and responsible manner
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders including the Management and Business Support Teams, family members and external parties
• Ensure that the service is adequately always staffed and that an appropriate on-site presence is maintained over 24 hours, seven days per week
• Be responsible for the Petty Cash and manage in line with company policy and to provide weekly invoices and Purchase Orders to Head office
• Develop and maintain an overview of tenants needs and to ensure the appropriate intervention by the support work team to ensure meaningful activities are provided for the residents and that residents are encouraged to remain as independent and active as possible
• Be responsible for the operation of systems relating to Residents Personal Expenses and Money
• Provide written reports for case conferences, Courts, review meetings, CPA meetings etc
• Communicate clearly and effectively with GPs, social workers, nurses and other professionals in order that the health and well-being of residents is always maintained
• Assist the SMT in all aspects of staff recruitment in line with company Policy and Procedures
• Ensure that the allocated budgets relating to all aspects of designated are adhered to and managed effectively.
• Ensure that all complaints are responded to as soon as possible and recorded in the complaints book and to ensure that all tenants and relatives are aware of the complaint's procedure.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience providing support to a team of staff
• A clear understanding of Safeguarding and the reporting process required
• Experience of service delivery and support
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions, and issues related to both alcohol and substance abuse.
• Experience of compiling comprehensive assessments and SMART action plans
• IT skills necessary to compile correspondence and reports

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process