Acting Team Leader - Trafford, Greater Manchester at Northern Healthcare

Trafford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

14.45

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Management, Person-Centred Care, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, Mental Health Support, Learning Disability Support, Crisis Management, Mentoring, Communication Skills, Record Keeping, Resilience

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

🌟 We’re Hiring: An Acting Team Leader – Make a Real Difference Every Day! 🌟 📍 Location: Adamson House, Partington, Greater Manchester 🕒 Full-Time | 38.5 Hours Per Week | £13.91 per hour with enhanced overtime rates Are you ready to take the next step in your career while changing lives for the better? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Acting Team Leader to join our passionate team at Adamson House, Partington, Trafford If you believe in putting people first, have a drive to support adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs, and want to be part of a close-knit, values-driven team — this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 💙 What You'll Be Doing: As an Acting Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation journey of the people we support. You’ll lead and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring exceptional care and outcome-focused support at every step. Every day will bring challenges — but also incredible rewards as you witness the progress and empowerment of those you support. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the day-to-day operations alongside the Service Manager. Promoting daily independence in the people we support. Supervising and mentoring Support Workers. Safely administering prescribed medication. Allocating duties effectively across the team. Championing person-centred care and positive relationships with the people we support and their families. Maintaining accurate, respectful records. Promoting safeguarding, confidentiality, and best practices at all times. 🔍 What We're Looking For: Previous experience supporting adults with mental health conditions or learning disabilities in an inpatient setting or challenging environment. Knowledge and experience working with drug and alcohol addiction would be advantageous. Leadership experience or a strong desire to take the next step into a leadership role. Empathy, resilience, and dedication to making a difference. A team player with excellent communication skills. Ideally, Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it). Must have the right to work in the UK. Our core values? Positive. Respectful. Honest. Understanding. Dedicated. If those sound like you, you’ll fit right in. 🌟 What You’ll Get in Return: 💷 £14.45 per hour 🏖️ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 🕰️ Flexible working week & shift patterns (including weekends) 💼 Career development opportunities + NVQ training 🧠 Comprehensive induction & buddy programme 🦷 Healthcare cover (dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy) 🔐 Enhanced DBS check paid for 🎉 Employee awards & recognition schemes 💬 Access to Employee Assistance Programme 👯 Refer-a-friend bonus scheme 🧘‍♂️ Wellbeing support & workplace culture that cares Ready to Lead with Heart? If you’re a current Support Worker, Team Leader, or someone with the experience and passion to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping brighter futures — apply now!!!

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations and supervise a team of Support Workers to provide outcome-focused care for adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs. Responsibilities include administering medication, promoting independence, and maintaining accurate records while championing person-centred care.