Job Description: Male Team Leader Support Worker

Pay: £16.00 Standard Rate

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)

We are currently recruiting a Team Leader Support Worker join our team supporting a young adult with complex Mental Health needs in the LEEDS area.

Please note we are not a recruitment agency.

The Role

The ideal candidate will be confident working from their own initiative and able to adapt to changing needs. You will play a vital role in supporting a client with complex mental health needs, promoting independence, and facilitating meaningful community engagement. Consistency and reliability are essential.

Role Description - Duties

Hands-on care, supporting the client with their daily routines, encouraging independence in all areas this will be achieved via the management of the rota. You would be expected to cover shifts as a contingency.

Working every other weekend.

Supervise the care team, manage rotas and co-ordinate training based on learning needs

Conduct in-house Induction Training with new starters

Ensure outcomes of appointments are shared with the team and implemented in daily care routines

Write and update Risk Assessments in collaboration with Service Manager.

Ensure Risk Assessments are in place for all equipment used by Care Team in collaboration with Service manager.

Complete/collate timesheets and communicate with Service Manager and Payroll team.

Organise equipment reviews and book maintenance and servicing for all devises, this would include reconciling the client’s finances (money tin) and weekly fire checks as per Policy.

Experience and Skills Required

Hands-on experience of supporting individuals with Mental Health.

Experience as a Support Worker / Team Leader in a Supported Living Setting or Residential Home

Working in a family/private home

Excellent communication and teaching skills

Strong administrative and organisation skills

Computer literate and accurate record keeping

Understanding and experience of PBS Practice

Able to Lead by example

Time management

Able to stay calm in challenging situations

Essential Requirements:

Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or similar leadership role

Strong experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs (essential)

Highly driven, able to work independently, and confident in decision making

Must be active and energetic, as the client enjoys being out in the community

Experience with auditing processes to a reasonable level

Excellent communication skills and a strong person-centred focus

About the Client: The client enjoys:

Socialising and spending time with others

Going out for meals

Listening to music

Staying active and engaging in community activities
Support these interests while promoting independence, stability, and positive routines

What’s great about being a Care Team Leader

The mixed role of providing hands-on care and coordinating a care team is both challenging and rewarding. As a Care Team Leader, you will build and maintain strong relationships with the client, their family, the care team, and wider multidisciplinary teams. You will have the opportunity to positively influence the whole team to provide the best outcomes for the client.

Home not hospital will provide you with a plan to progress within the company and or to upskill you to progress within the care field. We will offer a permanent contract, good rate of pay and further training and development as per your PDA suggests.

What's in it for you!?

£250 when you introduce a Friend *

Contract

Great Pay

Pension Enrolment

Standard Sick Pay

Free training

Weekly pay

Paid holiday

Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role

Opportunities to progress & develop

Schedule:

12-hour shifts – 08:00 to 20:00 / 20:00 to 08:00

Monday to Sunday

Alternative weekend availability

Overtime

Licence/Certification:

Mental Health (MUST)

Driving Licence (MUST)

*Refer a friend bonus is payable at

· £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.

· £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.

Website: https://specialisthomecaregroup.co.uk/

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