Job Introduction

Fixed Term Contract – Up to 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement

Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Public Health. Right now, we are now looking for a talented candidate to work within our new Social Prescribing service in Birmingham as a Team Leader.

Successful candidates will specialise in one of the below divisions of the team, whilst also having experience in the other areas:

• Substance Misuse
• Homelessness 
• Learning Disability & Autism
• Complex Mental Health

Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Role Responsibility

The Team Leader will lead and manage the service and team in order to empower individuals within the geographical region assigned and surrounding areas , to take control of their health and wellbeing by supporting people over time, focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach to improving an individual’s health and wellbeing.

The Team leader will provide line management support and supervision to the specialist link worker team, provide advice and support on the role of a specialist link worker, managing a caseload of clients with a range of support needs focusing on Individual Goal Setting, Motivational Interviewing and Health Coaching. They will also liaise with the various partners and Steering Group on behalf of the Link Workers they manage.

As well as having line management responsibility the Team Leaders will also hold a caseload, which will include; providing personalised information and advice via 1 to 1 sessions.

Together with social prescribing link workers, the team leader will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multidisciplinary team.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements:

• Proven track record in relevant area
• In depth knowledge of relevant theory and practice
• Experience of supervising a team
• Experience of working towards achieving individual and team objectives
• Numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to adapt communication to suit the audience, e.g. service users, commissioners or staff
• Good time management and able to work to deadlines
• A participative leadership and management style in normal circumstances
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the complex and multiple needs faced by the service user group
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the Valuing People framework
• A demonstrable belief in a values-led approach to working with service users with multiple and complex issues
• Knowledge and experience of developing, implementing and reviewing substance interventions for individuals with multiple or complex issues, i.e. group work programmes
• A sound working knowledge of current legislation (e.g. Models of Care) and the ability to translate this into practice

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point