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About the Role

The Adults & Public Health Directorate is seeking a Team Leader to develop a high-quality care unit responsive to service user needs. This role involves management support for care staff and the day-to-day running of residential services, fostering user development and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support to residential support workers, care assistants, domestics, and cooks.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and supervision of residential, respite, or supported living schemes.
• Create an environment that encourages service users to develop skills and reach their full potential.
• Ensure individuals are integrated into the community.
• Provide direct care to service users.
• Offer leadership on shift for staff.
• Assist the Registered Manager in performance management.
• Plan, monitor, and supervise care staff.
• Support care staff in formulating care plans and risk assessments.
• Assist with the management and implementation of staff rotas.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and its application.
• Understanding of Community Care Legislation and its implications.
• Ability to effectively utilize all resources, including staff and budgets.
• Capacity to plan, organize, and monitor the work of a diverse staff team.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments for the service, staff, and service users.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of adults with severe learning disabilities.
• Ability to chair and minute meetings.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with adults with disabilities.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working at RSW level or a similar position.
• 2 years of experience providing services to individuals with severe learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, or challenging needs.

Skills

• Leadership
• Risk assessment
• Care planning
• Staff supervision
• Resource management
• Meeting facilitation

Location

• Harrow

Work Type

• 1 year fixed-term contract
• Possibility of extension

Experience Level

• Minimum 3 years working with adults with disabilities
• Minimum 2 years working at RSW level or similar
• 2 years experience with specific disability groups

Education Level

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

About the Company

• The Adults & Public Health Directorate provides high quality care and is responsive to the changing needs of service users.