Team Leader - Mental Health & Learning Disabilities
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £33,000
Hours: 4.5 hour days over 9-10 days a fortnight (Flexible, Weekends)
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Are You an Inspirational Leader in Mental Health & Learning Disability Support?
We're looking for a Team Leader to lead and develop a dedicated team delivering person-centred support for adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities. This is a pivotal role ensuring high-quality care, staff development, and compliance with best practices across our services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead & mentor a team of Support Workers, fostering a person-centred culture
* Covering 4 homes each supporting 3-4 individuals
* Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and reviews to achieve individual outcomes
* Manage staff rotas, supervisions, and training needs
* Build positive relationships with service users, families, and professionals
* Drive continuous improvement in service delivery
* Willing to get involved with helping staff with hands on work
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in mental health/learning disability support & team leadership
* Strong person-centred approach (PCP training desirable)
* Ability to motivate staff and manage resources effectively
* An experiences Team Leader or Deputy Manager
* Flexibility - must be willing to work across shifts, including weekends/on-call
Desirable (Not Essential):
* NVQ Level 3 in Care/Management (or willingness to work towards)
* Experience in budget/resource management
Why Apply?
* Lead a team making a real difference in people's lives
* Ongoing training & career progression opportunities
* Supportive management structure with a focus on wellbeing
* 33 Days annual leave
* No nights
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age