Team Leader, Mental Health Care — Multi-Location

Unique Care Network Ltd; Sandwell; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Unique Care Network Ltd is seeking a Team Leader to oversee and develop local support teams around Smethwick, West Midlands, ensuring safe, high-quality care across locations. You will supervise staff, support recruitment and conduct regular audits while upholding MCA and safeguarding standards.

You will coordinate rotas, manage travel between sites, and maintain strong links with families and external professionals.

Qualifikationen

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or working towards with a clear completion plan.
• At least 12 months’ supervisory or Team Leader experience in domiciliary care, supported living or similar.
• Experience of audits, compliance checks or quality assurance (e.g., medication audits, care plan reviews, spot checks).
• Working knowledge of CQC fundamental standards and current assessment framework.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS and adult safeguarding procedures.
• Enhanced DBS check (Update Service or willingness to apply).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with willingness to travel between locations.
• Right to work in the UK.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and audit support plans, records, and financial records for locations; escalate gaps within timescales.
• Plan and manage staff rotas to ensure full coverage and minimise disruption.
• Support recruitment, induct new staff, and organise ongoing supervision and appraisals.
• Carry out regular spot checks to ensure person-centred, high-quality care.
• Administer medication in line with policy and complete competency assessments.
• Ensure staff are trained, competent and properly introduced before support starts.
• Keep families informed of changes, concerns, or incidents.
• Collaborate with external professionals and attend MDT meetings when needed.
• Apply Mental Capacity Act principles in day-to-day practice.
• Respond to incidents and safeguarding referrals with clear incident reports.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Audits & quality assurance

Medication competency assessments

Staff rostering

Safeguarding & MCA knowledge

Ausbildung

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (desirable)

Jobbeschreibung

Unique Care Network Ltd is seeking a Team Leader to oversee and develop local support teams around Smethwick, West Midlands, ensuring safe, high-quality care across locations. You will supervise staff, support recruitment and conduct regular audits while upholding MCA and safeguarding standards.

You will coordinate rotas, manage travel between sites, and maintain strong links with families and external professionals.