Team Leader - Mental Health

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd.; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Blue Light Card discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Bupa cash scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Free on-site parking

Birthday off after one year of service

Long service awards

Enhanced rate for weekend hours

Job summary

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker/Team Leader to join the Windermere House care team in Luton. You will supervise and mentor support staff, ensuring the highest standards of care and residents’ safety.

The role requires experience in adult residential settings, strong IT and communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining regulatory standards. DBS checks and right to work checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in an adult residential setting with individuals who have mental health illnesses or substance and alcohol misuse or learning disabilities or autism.
• NVQ/QCF/RQF in care or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong IT skills (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook), effective communication and good organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to residents, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Promote independence by assisting residents with daily living skills such as personal hygiene, laundry, meal preparation and money management.
• Act as a key worker for individual residents, supporting them in maintaining relationships and accessing the community.
• Implement, review and update care plans and risk assessments, keeping clear and accurate records.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

NVQ/QCF/RQF in care

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader to join our team in Luton. In this role, you will be a key part of our care team, responsible for providing top-quality care and support to our residents. You will also supervise and mentor support staff, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained.

About you

• Experience: Minimum of two yea rs’ experience working in an adult residential setting, with individuals with Mental health illnesses or substance and alcohol misuse or learning disabilities or autism.
• Skills: Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), effective communication and excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Qualifications: NVQ/QCF/RQF in care or equivalent experience is required.
• Personal Attributes: Flexible, adaptable and calm under pressure. A good understanding of both mental and physical health needs, with the ability to take direction and follow detailed protocols.
• Knowledge: Understanding of CQC and other regulatory authorities, with a commitment to upholding high standards of care.
• Requirements: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right to work checks in line with safer recruitment and CQC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to residents, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Promote independence by assisting residents with daily living skills such as personal hygiene, laundry, meal preparation and money management.
• Act as a key worker for individual residents, supporting them in maintaining relationships and accessing the community.
• Implement, review and update care plans and risk assessments, ensuring clear and accurate records are maintained.
• Supervise and support the induction of new staff members, ensuring they are up to date with mandatory training.
• Deputise for the Home Manager as required and participate in team and resident meetings.
• Assist in administrative tasks, including rota management and audits, to ensure the smooth running of the home.

Why Join Nouvita Healthcare?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
• Be part of a supportive and professional team committed to ongoing training and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A role that offers variety, responsibility and the chance to develop your leadership skills.

Opportunities

Many senior members of the team (including Managers) have started their journey as support workers with us, honing their skillset before advancing their careers and expertise. If you’re looking to begin a career in care, or further your current one, Nouvita will help you evolve and give you the tools to thrive.

What We Offer

• Fully funded training and recognised Qualifications.
• Fully funded DBS.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Company pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card Discount Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Bupa cash scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free on site parking
• Your Birthday off after one years service
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced rate of pay for weekend hours

About Us

You will join a friendly, highly skilled and enthusiastic care team at our care home in Luton, Windermere House. Located in a residential area of Luton in Bedfordshire, Windermere House is part of Nouvita Healthcare and a 6 bed all-male residential home. Here we will support men aged 18 and older with their mental health recovery, aiding them to live as independently as possible within the community and providing a “stepping-stone” to supported living.

Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care.

At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers. We are committed to: Delivering high-quality mental health services Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes Supporting staff development and wellbeing Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: [e-mail]