SignHealth
Job title:
Team Leader – Brudenell Road, Leeds
Company
SignHealth
Job description
Hours: 40 hours per week, predominantly 12.5 hour daytime shifts with rotation of weekend working patterns.Closing date: 13 November 2024This video contains a BSL translation of the English text below.About SignHealthSignHealth are a passionate and unique Deaf led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and well-being for Deaf people.Our work is varied and aims to promote easier access to healthcare and information. We partner with the NHS and other services and take on projects, carry out research, and raise awareness. We also deliver our own services to reach Deaf people in our shared language in their moment of need, through crisis text lines, domestic abuse support, therapy, advocacy and residential services.Our service in Leeds is a brand-new service that will offer supported living services to 4 clients with complex needs who may present behaviour that can challenge. Some clients may be moving directly from inpatient hospitals.About the roleDo you have experience of working in supported living services/or residential care services?Do you have experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health where diagnosis is complex and may present behaviour that can challenge with the passion to make a difference?We would welcome your application if you are you a Registered Learning Disability Nurse or Mental Health Nurse or hold a professional qualification in a related field but this is not essential.You will work closely with the Registered Manager and management team in the coordination and management of the service to ensure the delivery of high standards of care to clients.You will lead and supervise the staff team to deliver high quality care to achieve optimum quality of life outcomes for clients.An awareness of the Registered Manager’s responsibilities will be required and at times deputise for the service.You will maintain regular contact with external professions and multi-disciplinary teams in relation to the management of a clients care and support.Do you have experience of working with people with varying degrees of deafness, including those who are culturally deaf?Can you communicate in British Sign Language? Or do you have a willingness to learn BSL?For more information, watch or download the job description below:Why choose SignHealth?We will work alongside you during your career with SignHealth to maximise your full potential with training and development to help you become the best you!Working with your line manager you will receive an in-depth induction to give you great insight into our charity and what we do.You will find out the role you will play in helping SignHealth deliver its mission.Join our learning pathway with BSL, we offer paid training and development to further your BSL knowledge.Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do! It’s not just about our clients, it’s about you too.Being a SignHealth employee you will also receive:
- 25 days of annual Leave, pro rata for part time staff
- 2 wellbeing days per year, pro rata for part time staff
- 5 days per year of paid study leave
- Long service annual leave rewards
- Free of charge DBS certificate
- Sick pay
- Defined contribution pension scheme, we pay 6% after passing probation
- Death in service benefit
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Expenses policy for items you buy when working away from home
- Fully funded BSL training to Level 2
- Refer a friend £200 voucher for both the referee and referrer
How to applyIf this sounds like a position you would be interested in, please apply today!To apply, please complete our or contact Chris Evans at with your CV and supporting statement.We positively encourage applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour and people from the LGBT+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process.Offers of work are subject to: Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, satisfactory references and Medical Health clearance.Join our mailing listAboutLegalFollow usSignHealth is a charity registered in England & Wales (1011056), and Scotland (SC044122)© Copyright The Deaf Health Charity SignHealth. All Rights ReservedOur website uses cookies to make things simpler. You can read more about our cookie policy and change your browser settings at any time.Privacy & Cookies PolicyClosePrivacy OverviewThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.Necessary Always EnabledNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.Non-necessaryAny cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
Expected salary
£32080 per year
Location
Leeds
Job date
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:29:02 GMT
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