Team Leader Supported Living

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee supported living services in Birmingham. This role involves empowering individuals to achieve independence and personal goals while managing a committed team. The ideal candidate will have experience in adult mental health or disabilities, strong leadership skills, and a passion for making a difference. With opportunities for career progression and ongoing training, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. Join a team that values inclusivity and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Paid DBS

CPD Accredited Induction

Ongoing Training & Development

Opportunities for Career Progression

Paid 28 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly Employee Prize Draws

Refer a Friend Scheme

£0.45 Paid per Mile for Travel

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising staff within Adult Mental Health, Autism, or Learning Disabilities.
• Training in Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, First Aid, and Moving and Handling.

Responsibilities

• Enable Service Users to make choices to encourage their independence & social inclusion.
• Conduct team meetings and attend keyworker meetings.
• Manage sickness absence and annual leave requests.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Team Leader

Location: West Heath

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Additional Requirement: A full clean driving licence and your own vehicle is required for this role.

At Aspirations, we provide personalised support that leads to positive outcomes for adults who need our help most. Our goal is to give those who need our support the confidence, encouragement, and independence they need to work towards a future they deserve.

If you are looking for the next step in your care career, this could be for you!

We are seeking a Cluster Team Leader to oversee our established supported living services. You will support clients and staff, with one day per week office-based.

As a Cluster Team Leader Worker at Aspirations, you will join a dedicated team committed to providing the best support, encouraging individuals to follow their dreams, live independently, and achieve their personal goals.

The Role

• Enable Service Users to make choices to encourage their independence & social inclusion.
• Conduct team meetings with the Supported Living Manager.
• Attend keyworker meetings and represent the service user.
• Inform the Manager of staff-related issues impacting service quality.
• Report incidents, accidents, illnesses, and risks affecting safety.
• Manage sickness absence and annual leave requests.
• Produce staff rotas, ensure staffing levels, source staff, and carry out care duties as needed.
• Ensure completion of daily plans, documents, and weekly audits.
• Order and audit medication.
• Conduct observational supervision and note-taking for investigations.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met to protect adults from abuse or neglect.

The Person

• Experience managing or supervising staff within Adult Mental Health, Autism, or Learning Disabilities.
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, or working towards it.
• Training in Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, First Aid, and Moving and Handling.
• Strong team player with leadership skills, able to motivate and lead by example.
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to situations.
• Keen to develop and generate ideas.

The Package

• Paid DBS
• CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training & development, including Care Certificate, apprenticeships, and specialist learning.
• Opportunities for career progression, including NVQ qualifications.
• Optional overtime with flexible working.
• Paid 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your family.
• Monthly employee prize draws and competitions.
• Refer a friend scheme with a £500 reward.
• £0.45 paid per mile for travel between services during working hours.

Please note: You must have the right to work full-time in the UK without sponsorship to apply.

Aspirations Care has been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and Autism since 2004. Our aim is to support and encourage individuals to achieve their full potential, regardless of challenges.

We value all colleagues regardless of age, offer pay above the statutory minimum for young workers, and have no retirement age. Full training, qualification opportunities, and a rewarding career are provided.

Aspirations is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

This organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS disclosure.