Team Leader - Leeds, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Team Leader

A fantastic opportunity has become available to work as a Team Leader for our client, a Deaf led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and well-being for Deaf people.

They provide services directly in British Sign Language (BSL) and work in partnership with the NHS and local authorities.

Position:
Team Leader

Salary:
£33,000 per annum

Location:
Leeds, LS6 1BD

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, predominantly 12.5-hour daytime shifts but will include weekends, evenings and some nights on rotation.

Benefits: 25 days holiday year plus bank holidays, 2 well-being days, pension scheme 5%, employer 6%, Eye care vouchers, 5 days paid study leave per year (CPD) (pro-rata)

About the role:

As a Team Leader, you will provide high-quality care & support services, in a person-centred way, that enables clients to live the lives they choose as far as they are able.

To work closely with the Registered Manager and the rest of the team to ensure the service complies with health and social care services regulations (Care Quality Commission) and adheres to the organisational policies and procedures.

Duties and key responsibilities
You will work closely with the Registered Manager and management team in the coordination and management of the service.

You will also:

Contribute to the ongoing support of clients, promoting their rights, independence, and individuality
Support residents to live a meaningful and valued lifestyle
Coordinate and facilitate resident engagement in involvement activities
Ensure highquality support is given, and address and escalate concerns to the Registered Manager
To be aware of the Registered Manager's responsibilities and deputise as required
Ensure the action likened to the social care quality assurance framework is completed
Maintain regular contact with external professionals and multidisciplinary teams in relation to the management of clients' care
Ensure all review and reactive meetings are well planned for and documented
Ensure that CQC regulations adhere to, and Outstanding practice is strived for
Ensuring the rota provides appropriate levels of staff cover and support to clients
Regularly plan, chair, and attend management and team meetings to review/ amend/discuss work and track actions

About you:

The ideal person for this role will have experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or mental health where the diagnosis is complex, ideally within a supported living or residential care environment.

Be a Registered Learning DisabilityNurse or Mental Health Nurse or hold a professional qualification in a related field, you will also have experience in the following:

Experience in working with people with varying degrees of deafness, including culturally deaf?
Communicate in British Sign Language or a willingness to learn BSL (paid training provided)
Learning Disability or Mental Health Nursing qualification (or a similar level professional qualification in a related field would be considered for this role).
Level 5 Leadership and Management Qualification in Social Care or working towards
Extensive experience working in supported living services and/or residential care services
Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health
Proven record of leading a staff team and delivering care services
Managing staffrelated issues such as investigations and supporting recruitment
People management and performance, including developing staff and teams
Written English and the ability to communicate at all levels

If this sounds like a position you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you

Please visit the website for the BSL translation of this advert.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Team Leader, Service Manager, Service Supervisor, Service Team Leader, Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health, Complex Needs, well-being, Social Care, Care, Care and Support, Care and Mental Health.

Please note:
This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.