Team Leader - Colston Road - Polish fluency

Team Leader
- Colston Road
- Polish fluency preferred

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Up to £15.21 per hour

Hours: 33 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

• 9am to 4pm – 1 day per week
• 8am to 9pm – 2 days per week
• Shifts may change to meet service needs

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.

Our employees are passionate and work in a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritises wellbeing and career development.

• Provide quality social and vocational support services for service users as per individual support plans, in line with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Lead, supervise and develop a team of support workers to meet the needs of service users and uphold high standards of care and professionalism.

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders to enhance the company's reputation.
• Provide line management and support for a designated team of staff.
• Travel as required to fulfil duties, including support for other locations within the division.
• Set and communicate high standards of care and conduct within the team.
• Lead and support compliance with Brainkind quality audits and health‑and‑safety duties.
• Contribute to accurate notification of incidents, safeguarding and relevant incidents.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, seminars and other external events.
• Maintain effective liaison with stakeholders and external agencies, including local authorities, families, advocates, GPs, safeguarding teams, DT departments and health and social care professionals.
• Monitor day‑to‑day spending at the location, including trust and service‑user monies.
• Empower staff and service users to maintain a homely environment.

• Competitive hourly rate of up to £15.21 per hour.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro‑rata.
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Group life assurance, eye care vouchers and free parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Long service and staff awards.
• Simply Health insurance cash plan.

• NVQ / QCF level 3 HSC or willingness to work towards within 12 months.
• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, prioritise, plan and organise workload.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Good time‑keeping, time‑management and attendance skills.

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Brainkind

129 Colston Road

Glasgow G64 2AF

United Kingdom

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