Care Team Leader

Team Leader - Supported Living Location: Hillingdon Our client are a leading provider of high quality supported living services for vulnerable adults with mental health needs and individuals recovering from substance/alcohol misuse and other complex needs. They are exceptionally proud of our person-centred approach and obsession with delivering excellence. The company is going through a further phase of rapid expansion and have a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader/Manager to join the team in Hillingdon, supporting a small cluster of Supported Living homes. . Key Features of the Role * Ensure the delivery of quality care - continually assessing our residents’ needs and wishes and developing the service to enhance their quality of life. * Direct staff management and ensuring the smooth running of the care home. * Take on accountability for the home - ensuring compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements; striving to achieve the best possible care rating and other external recognition of quality. * Ensure the safeguarding of service users and delivering optimum levels of care and support. * Manage the financial effectiveness of the home - maintain the budget of the home and seek to identify opportunities to increase profitability and reduce cost. * Take on an active leadership role - you will need to be a visible leader in the home supporting the operation of a twenty four hour business. * Work with the operational support team to organise rota’s and ensure effective fulfilment of shifts. * Developing your people - you will have the opportunity to build your team, supported by a centralised recruitment and training team, who will be recruiting and developing the right people for you to grow your business and through supporting their career development. The individual: You will have hands on teamleading/management experience in social care, preferably in an organisation that provides supported living within mental health - You will possess excellent communication skills, be numerate and analytical - You will have the ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines You MUST have a valid driving licence and access to a car. The benefits: A competitive salary of up to £32k (dependent upon experience) 28 days annual leave (incl public holidays) Business mileage Mobile phone and laptop If you have the skills to succeed in this role and are committed to the provision of high quality care, please click on Apply now. This role offers an immediate start