Team Leader - Supported Living

Compassionate Care Group is a group of companies and one of the UK’s leading providers in support services for people with diverse needs.

We empower our clients to live to the best of their ability and promote independence. We provide a friendly, professional and supportive working environment and most importantly you become part of the Compassionate Care family.

We are looking for a Team Leader to join us, for the competitive rate of £31,000 Per Year.

Team Leader Role

You will provide support and companionship to a range of adults living in our supported living within Saltburn.

Compassionate Care Group has a varied client base, each individual requiring different help and support with Mental Health, Autism and learning disabilities. You will be offering a supportive ear, calm presence whilst still bringing an element of fun into their daily activities and needs.

You will be promoting independence with all our clients and enabling them to live an independent and fulfilling lifestyle. You must be self-motivated, and ensure the quality of support provided is consistent with current legislation.

As a Team Leader you will provide leadership to the Care and support functions of the house and supervise the Care and support services within the house in accordance with agreed standards.

Your shift pattern; Week 1 – Mon-Tue-Sat-Sun Week 2- Wed-Thurs-Fri

Key Responsibilities

• Develop effective working relationships with the First Line Manager.
• Participate in the development of the house's policies.
• Participate in the evaluation of the house's against agreed organisational goals, as well as business and quality objectives.
• Work to establish effective employer-employee relationships.
• Participate in the maintenance of the house's management information systems.
• Assist in the implementation of Care Policies and Procedures.
• Act within the house's budget based on its objectives and within the projected revenue.
• Be involved in the implementation and maintenance of the house’s quality assurance programme.
• Assist in administration of an evaluation of the Care Standards and Care service provision.
• Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.
• Oversee the operational running of their shift and their team in an absence of the First Line Manager.
• Report any issues witnessed or suspected as a matter of urgency to your First Line Manager or their First Line Manager in absence of your First Line Manager

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within supported living.
• Have experience with Mental Health, Autism or Learning Disabilities in a work setting.
• Have a natural sense of empathy and good common sense.
• Will have understanding of others who may display behaviours that can present challenges.
• Have great organisational skills and ability to think outside the box.
• May be a driver with access to your own vehicle, although this is not essential.

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