Team Leader - Mental Health

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 a Team Leader, to work in the Lewisham area at a service providing low - medium level support to individuals with mental health needs.

• 45 hours per week

• Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00

• Temporary cover required for 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: This role involves working across two services in the Catford area of Lewisham.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 5-6 staff members, providing leadership and management support to ensure staff understand the expectations and boundaries of their roles

• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of designated Unit

• Ensure that all staff are provided with the appropriate support, guidance, training and supervision necessary to carry out their duties in a responsive and responsible manner

• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders including the Management and Business Support Teams, family members and external parties

• Ensure that the service is adequately always staffed and that an appropriate on-site presence is maintained over 24 hours, seven days per week

• Be responsible for the Petty Cash and manage in line with company policy and to provide weekly invoices and Purchase Orders to Head office

• Develop and maintain an overview of tenants needs and to ensure the appropriate intervention by the support work team to ensure meaningful activities are provided for the residents and that residents are encouraged to remain as independent and active as possible

• Be responsible for the operation of systems relating to Residents Personal Expenses and Money

• Provide written reports for case conferences, Courts, review meetings, CPA meetings etc

• Communicate clearly and effectively with GPs, social workers, nurses and other professionals in order that the health and well-being of residents is always maintained

• Assist the SMT in all aspects of staff recruitment in line with company Policy and Procedures

• Ensure that the allocated budgets relating to all aspects of designated are adhered to and managed effectively.

• Ensure that all complaints are responded to as soon as possible and recorded in the complaints book and to ensure that all tenants and relatives are aware of the complaint's 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