Job Details

Team Leader

Family Action

Expires in 7 days

Overview

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
£28,884 to £31,698
full time equivalent, per year, pro rata for part time
Part time, Permanent
(30 hours per week, working late afternoons and evenings, and weekend working on a rota basis. 2 positions available)
Crompton Street, Wigan

Key information

We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, and knowledge and understanding of Mental Health conditions and their impact on daily living. 

You will have a strong track-record of working with individuals and their families to deliver positive outcomes. You will work within the team to prototype new ways of supporting individuals, and contribute to the ongoing development of the team by sharing learning and by listening and responding to feedback from people who use the service.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Michelle.DelRosso@family-action.org.uk

About the role

  • You will provide leadership and line management to a small team of Support, Time and Recovery (STR) workers to support the delivery of a safe, effective and appropriate service.
  • Support STR workers in goal and safety planning, implementing interventions and provide support and advice to staff on safeguarding issues working closely with the Service Manager on complex issues.
  • To have knowledge of, develop relationships with and keep up to date with local services and organisations which can offer support in relation to developing positive wellbeing.
  • Ensure regular and robust case recording and risk management in line with Quality Standards.


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 


Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Requirements

  • Qualification at level 4 or above in Health, Social Care or Mental Health or demonstrable experience of working in related field and a commitment to continued learning and professional development.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and development within leadership practices and approaches.
  • Experience of working in a mental health setting.
  • Demonstrable experience of supporting staff or volunteers in their role, or taking a lead in a specific service area.
  • Experience of working in person centred, solution focused manner.
  • Experience of conducting strengths based, holistic assessments and developing personal action plans, reviewing and monitoring progress and managing positive endings.
  • Experience of robust and appropriate approaches to assessing and managing presenting risk.
  • Strong interpersonal, consultation and holistic assessment skills.
  • Knowledge of mental health conditions and strategies to improve health and wellbeing, plus an understanding of the social and emotional determinants to mental health and the impact of ill health, deprivation and discrimination on communities and individuals.