Team Leader - Mental Health Focus
Team Leader - Mental Health Focus
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Team Leader Mental Health Focus for Acorn Lodge Surbiton
Salary: 30000
Full Time: The position will be full time and require evening and weekend work as required in accordance with the shift rota (sleepins available).
Are you interested in mental health and passionate about empowering others and promoting independence The Carelodges are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their team.
This role is pivotal in providing exceptional care and support to service users with mental health diagnoses. As a Team Leader youll guide and mentor a team of dedicated support workers ensuring personcentered care is at the forefront of everything we do. Youll work closely with the Registered Manager to implement care plans facilitate meaningful activities and create a positive and supportive environment for our service users.
Essential Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses. Demonstrate reasonable knowledge of regulatory standards for residential care.
Qualifications:
- You will have a QCF in Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
- Medication management training.
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Compassionate and personcentered approach to care.
- Commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing.
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a care setting.
- Knowledge of specific mental health conditions legislation and best practice.
- Training in crisis intervention or deescalation techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Support: Provide direct supervision guidance and support to a team of care workers.
- PersonCentered Care: Work collaboratively with service users families and mental health professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Medication Management: Oversee medication administration in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Health & Safety: Maintain a safe and clean environment for service users and staff.
- Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively with service users families staff and external stakeholders.
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews.
Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of service provision.
- Stay uptodate with best practices in mental health care.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Fullyfunded specialist inhouse training
- Supportive and valuesdriven work environment.
To Apply:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
Please visit our website for more information:
- Salary: 30000
Employment Type
Full-Time
