Team leader - North Devon - LDs

My Client is a national company that provide supported living for people with learning disabilities. Due to rapid expansion, they are seeking a Team Leader to work with their services in Barnstaple and Torrington area of North Devon

The Team Leader is responsible for leading a designated group of support workers to ensure that excellent services are delivered to each person supported by the company. This role is a supervisory role and a Team Leader is expected both to formally and informally (through the use of mentorship, role modelling etc) supervise each Support Worker on a regular basis.

Accountable to: Service Manager

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 and/or minimum of three years experience within the learning disability or mental health sector. Minimum of one year of management experience. Must be a driver with own transport

Job Purpose:

1. To work with the Service Manager to oversee a supported living service, ensuring that systems and standards are maintained to a high quality.

2. To ensure compliance with all external regulatory standards.

3. To provide support and supervision of Support Workers within the identified team