Temporary Team Leader | Female Only | Strangford Supported Living in Newtownards

The Team Leader is an integral part of the support team, responsible for meeting the practical, physical, and emotional needs of the individuals we support within the service. Through a key worker system, they will design individual support programmes and coordinate the delivery of these packages by a group of Support Workers and themselves. Due to a genuine occupational requirement we are only inviting females to apply for this role.

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement the safe transition of new individuals into the service and community where necessary.
• Liaise with the families of the people we support and relevant members of multi-disciplinary teams, community groups, and voluntary bodies to promote their needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement individual and group programmes of support to enhance and maximize the capabilities and independence of the people we support in the service.
• Coordinate ongoing assessment and review regularly through the completion of suitable assessment models.
• Support the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the people we support, ensuring that work is individual-focused and upholds the principles of respect, privacy, dignity, fulfilment, independence, and choice.
• Ensure that medication is held, stored, and administered according to Praxis Care's Medication Policy and current statutory and legislative procedures.
• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and management to Support Workers, including monitoring time and attendance and participating in any capability, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.
• Participate in learning and development as necessary within the organization while identifying and addressing personal development opportunities for themselves and Support Workers.
• Ensure that adequate records are created and maintained, and necessary reports are produced in line with organizational policy and statutory requirements.
• Support the manager with regulatory compliance concerning all regulating bodies.

Requirements of the Role:

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
• Engage in formal and informal supervision as required.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
• Take on additional duties of the role and other required duties as necessary.
• Work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the service.
• Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies.

The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or locations associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation. An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for this position. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Praxis Care adheres to the AccessNI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request.

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

• Essential: 2 years experience in a health and social care setting and a commitment to undertake a professional qualification, OR Qualification in: Social Work, First Level Nursing, Allied Health Profession Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care, OR 1 year paid experience in HSC setting with a commitment to undertake a professional qualification and a Psychology Degree.
• Desirable: Experience in mental health or learning disability services.

• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Assessment and evaluation skills.
• Computer skills.
• Risk assessment skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management skills.

• Team player.
• Understanding of diversity.
• Availability to work flexibly.

• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• 2 years experience in a health and social care setting and will undertake a professional qualification.
• Qualification in: Social Work, 1st level Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care.
• 1 year paid experience in HSC setting with a commitment to undertake a professional qualification and a Psychology Degree.
• Right to Work in the UK.

• Experience in leadership or management roles within health and social care.

• Supervision.
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.

About the Company:

Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism, and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services. As a new member of the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture:

Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect are integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support. If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied, and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Company Benefits:

• Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.
• Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.
• Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.

Salary: Starting from £27,986.40 per year.