Team Leader

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £12.68 per hour

Glenelg Support provide high-quality support for individuals with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and/or mental health needs in supported living. We work closely with the individuals and their families in the planning and development of support tailored for each individual.

We are seeking to recruit talented people to the role of a Team Leader with the right values, skills and behaviours to work in our services full time across Liverpool.

2 x permanent position

Drivers are highly desirable but not essential.

As our Team Leader, you will be responsible and accountable for the 24 hour management of the supported individual’s home. The Team Leader will also be responsible for managing the staff team including probation, supervision and appraisals according to Glenelg Support Limited’s policies and procedures.

Integrity, Empathy, Respect, Positivity, Resilience and Inclusion. These values are embedded throughout the organisation and are used from the very beginning of an employee’s journey with us through value-based recruitment.

Full paid training will be provided. Training includes, medication, moving handling, safeguarding, first aid, autism, positive behaviour support, epilepsy, food hygiene and safety intervention.

Some of our services require a strong candidate with experience in autism, complex needs and mental health knowledge.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities can include supporting individuals with their daily living skills, administration of medication and arranging/attending all appointments. The level of support required will depend on the assess needs of each individual person. You will be required to follow procedures in line with external quality and regulatory standards as well as contractual requirements, ensuring all contracted hours within the home are covered and making necessary arrangements to cover for annual leave, sickness, training etc. The House Manager will contribute to the formulation of person centred plans and risk assessments, working with families to foster open, honest communication and promote a willingness to continuously improve the service their family member receives.

Benefits

Full paid training will be provided. Training includes, medication, moving handling, safeguarding, first aid, autism, positive behaviour support, epilepsy, food hygiene and safety intervention.

We offer;

    • Lucrative employee referral scheme
    • 4 weekly staff draw
    • Flexible hours
    • Career progression pathways
    • Discounted gym membership
    • Blue light discount
    • Paying over National Living wage

Requirements

Essentials

  • Full UK/EU Driving License highly desirable
  • 2 years experience in Social Care
  • Experience complex behaviours
  • Team Leader / Supervisor experience – preferably in a Social Care setting

Experience

  • Social Care Team Leader / Supervisor: 1 year (required)
  • Social Care: 2 years (required)

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