Team Leader

Central Recruitment is working with an organisation that provides supported housing and living services to vulnerable adults suffering from mental health conditions and homelessness. 

Our client is currently recruiting for 2 Team Leaders to work in their services in Catford and Crystal Palace.  The service provides low- medium level support to individuals with mental health and substance misuse. 

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• 45 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 
• 8:00 to 18:00
• Approximately 3 months with the possibility of transferring to permanent
• £18.44 per hour (£16.45 per hour, with £1.99 holiday pay)

​Please note that the Catford role will involve working across two services in the Catford area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage 5–6 staff, providing support, supervision, guidance and training
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the designated Unit, ensuring appropriate 24/7 staffing and on-site cover
• Maintain effective communication with management, business support, families and external professionals
• Oversee tenants’ needs, ensuring appropriate support, meaningful activities and promotion of independence
• Manage petty cash, residents’ personal finances, budgets, invoices and purchase orders in line with company policies
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports for case conferences, court proceedings, reviews and CPA meetings
• Liaise with GPs, social workers, nurses and other professionals to support residents’ health and wellbeing
• Support staff recruitment in line with company policies and procedures
• Ensure complaints are responded to promptly, recorded appropriately and that residents and relatives understand the complaints procedure

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience providing support to a team of staff
• A clear understanding of Safeguarding and the reporting process required
• Experience of service delivery and support
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions, and issues related to both alcohol and substance abuse.
• Experience of compiling comprehensive assessments and SMART action plans
• IT skills necessary to compile correspondence and reports

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.