New Focus have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader based at our Accrington office which provides support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs with complex histories across East Lancashire**.** You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £31,230 per annum.
Over the last 25 years our specialist department has seen a considerable period of growth, branching out into new localities and helping more adults with additional needs integrate into the community.
We are looking for a Team Leader for our community social care service who can;
- Be bold!
- Be creative!
- See the person!
- Make a difference!
About the role
You'll team lead the service of around 5 People we Support (PwS) and will be supported by 2 Senior Project Workers (SPW) and a team of dedicated support workers and administrative support.
What you will be doing as our Team Leader:
- Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of your service area, ensuring that planned work is undertaken and that there is adequate support to the different areas of the project
- Establish the priorities of the day and to provide senior support and consultation and to lead team meetings
- Build links between different parts of the project, helping to foster a mutually supportive team
- Support the service manager in relation to the project area, and to deputise in their absence
- Undertake direct work with the PwS where necessary, and to supervise individual staff, ensuring regular reviews of practice
- Managing finances, risk assessments, care plans and other documents relevant to the PwS
- Maintain and enhance understanding of the key agendas in Health and Social Care, CQC and other relevant topics
- Liaise with the other team leaders to ensure the overall co-ordination of the day-to-day running of the various projects and to keep informed of the strengths and needs of staff working across the project
What we are looking for in our Team Leader:
- Strong management experience with a NVQ L3 in Social Care or equivalent or a relevant professional qualification
- Extensive experience in care related work ideally within the field of learning disability
- Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills
- Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and your manager to ensure the effective and smooth running of the service and a drive to undertake work that is required to develop any new services
- Shared and passionate belief in our values
- Be willing to be involved in the on-call rota on a shared basis
Closing date: 13th September 2024
Please click ‘apply' today to be considered as our Team Leader. We'd love to hear from you!