Female Team Leader

Team Leader Support Worker

£18 per hour Standard Rate

We are currently recruiting a Full Team Leader Support Worker to support an individual with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and Anorexia Nervosa within the Egremont area. Understand that these diagnoses do not define the individual.

Please note we arenot a recruitment agency.

We are committed to
Equal Opportunities
. We currently have a great opportunity for
dedicated Female Team leader to work with an individual who has Dissociative identity disorder and Anorexia Nervosa. The individual is living on their own, so we are looking for a Team leader who can providesupervise a 360 wrap-around support
that covers all aspects of her life throughout the day and night.

In addition,
Team leaders with mental health experience are preferred
, as well as those who
like animals
and are
fit and able to walk in excess of 6 miles per day
as part of the daily routine.

• Provide support during both the good times and the difficult periods our individual faces in daily life.
• Have a good understanding of Mental health and complexities that arise with it, an understanding of Anorexia Nervosa, and how these can impact daily living. Understanding of Dissociative identity disorder.
• Be a positive advocate for the individual.. Be consistent – do what you say you will, and if you can’t, explain why. Be prepared to motivate in a supportive manner. Be patient, understanding, and encouraging on the difficult days. Have a fun and kind personality and encourage activities.
• Work together to solve issues and overcome day-to-day tasks.
  
  Work as part of a team that delivers amazing person-centred care.
• Come to work to "Get to know me", as that is what is needed to provide meaningful support and guidance in all aspects of everyday living.
• Think outside the box and show creativity in your approach.
• Show kindness and understand the processing time it may take for information to be understood.
• Be able to deliver personal care requirements.
• Be able to have a laugh and a joke but also maintain clear standards and boundaries.
• Must be comfortable around animals as part of daily activities. Give the individual space and time and be respectful of their wishes, Must be
  fit and able to walk in excess of 6 miles per day
  as part of the individual’s active lifestyle.
• Hands-on care, supporting the client with their daily routines, encouraging independence in all areas this will be achieved via the management of the rota. You would be expected to cover shifts as a contingency. Supervise the care team, manage rotas and co-ordinate training based on learning needs
• Conduct in-house Induction Training with new starters
• Ensure outcomes of appointments are shared with the team and implemented in daily care routines
• Write and update Risk Assessments in collaboration with Service Manager.
• Ensure Risk Assessments are in place for all equipment used by Care Team in collaboration with Service manager.
• Complete/collate timesheets and communicate with Service Manager and Payroll team.
• Organise equipment reviews and book maintenance and servicing for all devises, this would include reconciling the client’s finances (money tin) and weekly fire checks as per Policy

• Communicating with therapists, specialists, and consultants and co-ordinating and attending appointments, effectively documenting all communication and appointment outcomes Medical supplies: stock checks and ordering.

• Hands-on experience of supporting individuals with learning…