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Looking for a rewarding and fulfilling vocation, why not join our Northern Health Care?  Mental Health Support Workers are the heart of our services where every day will be different and you will make it special by supporting persons with learning disabilities, mental health illnesses and autism to improve their lives and live independently.

We provide mental health recovery services across many regions within the UK.

Our services consist of support living and community outreach services which provide our residents and service users with access to 24 hr support from experienced clinical and support staff.

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Team Leader to join our team in Partington Trafford.   You will be committed and have the values, passion, and determination in putting people first, whilst supporting lives of people with a learning disability or mental health illness.

It can be quite challenging at times, but the rewards are truly amazing to see our residents improving with the support we provide!

As a Team Leader, you will be supporting our service users whilst working closely with your team of Support Workers to ensure they are providing the necessary support to our residents as part of their rehabilitation. Previous experience of working with vulnerable adults with learning disabilities or a mental health illness will be beneficial for this position.

As part of this role you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and support staff to prioritise outcome-focused support to our customers.

If you have previous experience as a Support Worker or Team Leader and are looking for that next step, then this could be the next role for you.

Working for our organisation

Your key attributes

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated.
• Supportive,  empathetic and a positive role model to residents and staff

Hours of work

The role is  a full-time position working 38.5 hours per week. This role requires a level of flexibility as you’ll be working on a day shift pattern rational 7 days per week, including weekends.

Where  you'll be working

Your location will be Adamson House, Manchester Road, Partington, Trafford, M31 4DJ

In return, you’ll receive

• Hourly rate of £12.60 per hour

• Employee benefits 

  • Company pension scheme and contribution.
  • Enhanced overtime rate.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays).
  • Free enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme (DBS).
  • Free car parking at the majority of our services

   

• Career development & Training

  • Career development and recognition scheme.
  • Train towards NVQ in Health and Social Care.
  • Induction and buddy programme.
  • Apprenticeships route

   

• Awards and recognition

  • Refer a friend scheme with Care Friends and earn up to £250
  • Employee recognition scheme.
  • Annual employee awards.
  • Monthly NHC Values Champion Awards

   

• Employee Wellbeing

  • Flexible working week (option of working 3 days on 4 days off; part time and full time opportunities) option of 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm Monday to Friday if salaried).
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured - offering holistic solutions, physiotherapy, wellbeing support & Advice.
  • Optional healthcare cover with Sovereign Healthcare, including dental, optical, prescriptions, and physiotherapy.
  • Site Wellbeing budget.
  • Access to discounted products and services through the Blue Light Card scheme.