Publisert i: Sosiale Tjenester/Mental Helse i Manchester | Posted: |
We are a 16 bed supported accommodation based in Chorlton. We are looking for a Team Leader to join our team.
Role Summary:
To provide individual/group support to people recovering from long term mental illness who may have an overlying learning disability, enabling them to live a fulfilled life in the Community as independently as possible by monitoring the duties of Recovery Support Workers on a daily basis and deputising for the Manager in his/her absence.
Your main duties as Team Leader will include:
* The basic role and requirements of a recovery support worker with additional duties such as:
* The general monitoring and supervision of junior care staff ion a daily basis.
* You will be expected to be fully flexible working, long days, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays
* Ensuring that the appropriate support is given to all tenants as identified in the Support Plans and that such support is correctly recorded.
* Identifying and prioritizing tenants needs daily (e.g. Medical, Paramedical etc.)
* To attend reviews concerning tenants and help to provide current and accurate information concerning tenants prior to their review.
* To liaise with other disciplines (Social Workers, medical staff, etc.) in an appropriate and professional manner.
* To undertake on-call cover as directed by the Registered Manager
* To undertake daily routine administrative duties as directed by the Registered Manager.
* To provide a quality service in keeping with the Company’s Policies & Procedures and Statutory legislation (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act, C.O.S.H.H. etc.)
* To attend staff meetings and participate in group/individual supervision and training.
* To undertake any other duties/tasks as directed by the Registered Manager.
Essential Qualifications Must Have for The Post
* Must have Diploma Level 3 or a Diploma Level 2 working towards a 3 with Senior Care experience.
* Must have Current Safe Handling of Medication Level 2.
* Must be able to work a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends (Full flexibility)
* Must have access to transportation for on call duties and ability to support the service as needed.
Full clean driving license is desirable.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to carry out different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall objectives of the Company