Job Title: Team Leader
Location: WV14
Salary: £26,000 - £28,500 per annum, plus sleep-in allowance (6 sleep-ins per month)
Hours: Full-time
Environment: EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) / LD (Learning Disabilities)
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our dynamic team in an EBD/LD environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing support and guidance to a team of staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to our service users. This role involves working closely with individuals with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Learning Disabilities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that promotes independence, well-being, and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Supervision: Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of support staff, ensuring high standards of care and support are delivered consistently.
2. Care Planning: Assist in the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, ensuring that they meet the needs of each service user.
3. Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, including safeguarding and health and safety standards.
4. Shift Management: Manage shifts effectively, including overseeing rotas, sleep-ins, and emergency cover to ensure adequate staffing levels.
5. Support & Guidance: Provide hands-on support to the team during challenging situations, offering guidance and advice on best practices in handling behaviours associated with EBD/LD.
6. Communication: Act as a key point of contact for families, external agencies, and other stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and ensuring effective communication.
7. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and reports, documenting all interactions and interventions with service users as required.
8. Training & Development: Identify training needs within the team and assist in the delivery of training sessions to support staff development.
Essential Requirements:
1. Experience: A minimum of 1 years' experience working in a similar setting, with a focus on Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and/or Learning Disabilities.
2. Leadership Skills: Proven experience in supervising or leading a team, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
3. Qualifications: Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or above).
4. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, service users, and their families.
5. Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including sleep-ins and weekends as required.
6. Driving License: A full UK driving license is essential.
What We Offer:
1. Competitive salary of £26,000 - £28,500 per annum.
2. Sleep-in allowance for 6 sleep-ins per month.
3. Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
4. A supportive and inclusive working environment.
5. Ongoing training to support your professional growth.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with EBD and LD and have the skills and experience to lead a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply if you meet the criteria above:
For more information, please contact Daniel Osundina on (phone number removed).
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