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Job description

We are seeking a Team Leader to join our team at Mulhern Close. As Team Leader, you will work alongside the Area Manager to support the day-to-day running of the service while leading and developing a dedicated staff team. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support, empowering the people we support to achieve their goals, maintain their wellbeing and actively participate in their community. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain a trusting and professional relationship with the people who use our services and act in a supportive and empathetic manner towards them.
• Contribute to, and help maintain a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support the people who use our services to manage their physical health, mental health and wellbeing through the development, implementation and monitoring of individual Care Plans.
• Work closely with statutory professionals, including the Positive Behaviour Support Service and Intensive Behaviour Support Services, to ensure plans are delivered consistently and appropriately as outlined by the commissioners.
• Actively encourage the involvement of the people who use our services in all aspects of decision making, be sensitive and seek solutions in difficulties encountered by the people who use our services.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a full current driving licence. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a driver’s licence.
• Professional qualification e.g: Professional Social Work qualification and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register, A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Or a relevant degree i.e. Psychology, Social Care and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register or NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent and be registered or eligible for registration.
• Be willing to work various shifts, including day shifts, sleep over cover, night cover, evening and weekend work on a shift rota basis.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a Social Care setting plus experience of liaising with statutory and other voluntary agencies.
• Proven experience of financial planning and managing monies.
• Have proven experience of motivating Services Users.

Further Information

Temporary for 3 months.