Care Team Leader

Job description Oakleaf are currently looking for a Team Leader for our mental health service in Leicester. We have two 4 bedroom services next door to each other that specialise in supporting people with mental health who require 24h support due to their complex needs and/or challenging behaviour. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced team leader to join a friendly and well supported team. We are a company that puts its staff at the very heart of our business. We are looking for someone that shares our values for delivering quality care. Job title: Team Leader Location: MERE LODGE - LEICESTER, LE5 5GQ Rate Of Pay: £12.50 per hour Shift Patterns: Permanent Main duties of the role:- Working as a Care Team Leader at Mere Lodge your duties will include the following: · Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Support Workers. · Administer medication, conduct assessments. · Ensure that care plans are kept up to date. · Respect the dignity and preferences of the people we support as well playing your own part in establishing a home where everyone feels safe and confident to live their best life. · Be involved and deliver daily activities to the people we support. · Manage and help organise the duty rota. · Carrying out duties as requested by senior management. Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Team Leader: · NVQ 3 or above in Health and Social Care. · Ideally 6 month or more experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Support Worker / Team Leader or Deputy Manager in Mental Health. · Passionate about making a difference in someone else’s life. · Good communication skills. · Able handle sometimes challenging situations. · Fun, energetic and able to build relationships with many different people. Oakleaf Recruitment are the In-House Recruitment Team for a growing group of Services and Hospitals across the UK. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £12.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Weekend availability Licence/Certification: UK drivers license (required) Work Location: In person

Location: Leicester, GB

Posted Date: 1/22/2025