Temporary Team Leader | Full Time | Strangford Supported Living

Praxis Care; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance (£45/night)

Job summary

Praxis Care in Strangford supports adults with complex needs in a living service. The Temporary Team Leader will supervise a team of Support Workers, design individual programmes, and ensure safe, person-centred care.

You will coordinate activities, liaise with families and multi-disciplinary teams, and maintain records in line with policies. Sleep-in duties may apply with additional payment.

Qualifications

• Essential: 2 years’ experience in health and social care and willingness to undertake a professional qualification; OR Social Work/First Level Nursing/Allied Health Profession/Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care OR 1 year paid experience in HSC with 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement safe transition of new individuals into the service and community.
• Liaise with families and multi-disciplinary teams to promote needs.
• Plan, develop and implement individual and group programmes of support.
• Coordinate ongoing assessment and reviews using suitable models.
• Support physical, emotional, and personal needs with dignity and independence.
• Ensure medication is managed per policy and regulatory procedures.
• Provide leadership, supervision and management to Support Workers, including attendance monitoring.
• Participate in learning and development within the organization.
• Maintain records and reports in line with policy and statutory requirements.
• Support the manager with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Disabilities support

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care

Social Work

First Level Nursing

Allied Health Profession

Psychology Degree

Job description

Temporary Team Leader | Full Time | Strangford Supported Living

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.

All advertised salaries are based on 39 hours (FTE) and will be pro rata to contracted hours.**

PRAXIS CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

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.

An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for this position.

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Praxis Care adheres to the AccessNI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Link to COP - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

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

  • 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

• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver’s licence, it should be stated how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post)

• 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.

About the company

Praxis Care is a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals with complex needs, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. The organisation is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care that promotes independence and improves the quality of life for the individuals they serve. With innovative programs and a dedicated team, Praxis Care focuses on creating positive outcomes, empowering people to lead fulfilling lives while actively supporting communities across the UK, Ireland and Isle of Man.

Required Criteria

• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
• 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
• Right to Work in the UK
• A Psychology Degree and 1 years paid experience in HSC setting , with a commitment to undertake a professional qualification

Desired Criteria

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

Skills you'll need

• Supervision
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs