Team leader

Your new company I am recruiting for an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader to join the team working with a local care provider in Southampton that supports adults and children with Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviours, Mental Health and Autism. The role is for 40 hours a week and has a variety of 8-hour shifts that can include earlies, mid shifts, lates as well as sleep ins if required. The role is for 5 days a week and will involve some weekend work. Your new role As a Team Leader, your job is to lead a team of support workers and ensure the smooth running of each shift. You will be required to record accurate information in care plans, assist with medication, organise rotas and provide a high standard of person-centred care, including assisting with personal care duties. You will also support with financial budget management and liaise with the management team. Hold staff supervision and develop effective working relationships with staff across the home. You will also be required to cover the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager in their absence by following the procedures and management techniques as agreed. What you #39;ll need to succeed You will already have experience working as a Senior Support Worker, ideally with a Level 3 Health Social Care Certificate. You must be motivated, punctual, flexible, reliable and a strong team leader with leadership skills. A full UK licence and own transport is essential as there is an expectation to travel to different sites. Experience working with challenging behaviours, learning disabilities and mental health is essential. What you #39;ll get in return 40 hours a week GBP27,500 per annum 30 days holiday Free DBS Check Career progression opportunities Regular and ongoing training Staff discount benefits Company pension Working with a highly experienced teamWhat you need to do now If you #39;re interested in this role, click #39;apply now #39; to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn #39;t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T C #39;s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)