Job Description

I am looking for a Team Leader for a residential deaf service in Halifax. This is caring for service users with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Challenging Behaviour. Ages between 16 and 47 (currently 4 residents).

Duties & Responsibilities

• To assist the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures
• To work on a rota basis according to the needs of service users
• To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained under the direction of the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
• To receive supervision in line with CQC fundamentals and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
• To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
• To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager

You will have:

• Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Diploma Level 3 in Children or working towards this.
• Current driving licence
• Knowledge of CQC
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities
• Mental capacity assessment and DOLS
• Ability to manage teams effectively
• Ability to communicate in writing and BSL signing
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to motivate staff.
• IT competent (use of word and excel).
• 12 months experience of working in a service with challenging behaviour.

Shift pattern is 2 on 4 off (including sleeps) £14.17 per hour plus £32 per sleep, plus on call.

This works out at 37.5 hours a week over the course of a month

Salary increases after 6 months and again after 18 months

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