Mental Health Social Care Worker (Team Lead - Permanent)

12/19/2025

The role involves providing person-centred support to individuals, promoting their independence and dignity while assisting with daily living activities. Additionally, the team leader will maintain care records and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Since its establishment in 2000, Direct Medics has provided specialist healthcare recruitment solutions to doctors, nurses and healthcare providers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Due to our continued success in placing Doctors and Nurses we now offer support and services to the Allied Health Professional & Technical Sectors in regions throughout in the UK. We place a range of high calibre healthcare professionals in short-term shift work and long-term locum positions in public and private sector settings throughout the UK and Ireland. We are a successful, quality driven contractor to the NHS and a specialist supplier to public sector hospitals in Ireland. Our approach is simple and focused – to develop positive long-term partnerships with our healthcare professionals and clients, from registration services and advice through to relocation and aftercare all tailored to individual needs. Once booked, our Onboarding and Aftercare processes are designed to ensure a smooth transition to our clients’ organisations and guarantees post-booking support. By following up our bookings from the first day to the last we ensure that our healthcare professionals settle in well and that both parties are completely satisfied that the placement was a success

About the Role

<strong style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);font-weight:600;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">About Direct Medics<p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.<hr><p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Job Description:<p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">We are working in partnership with Trinity Support & Care Services, who are an innovative organisation providing quality assured, safe, and person centered residential care and outreach support services to adults and children with intellectual disabilities.<p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">We are seeking compassionate and motivated Social Care Team Leaders to join their dedicated teams based in the Cookstown area.<p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">You will play a vital role in supporting people to live meaningful, independent lives; ensuring their dignity, rights, and individuality are respected at all times.<p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">This is a permanent contract, full time hours (days, nights, sleepovers) Monday-Sunday on shift rotation.<hr><p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Key Responsibilities:<ul style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);list-style:disc;margin:1.25em 0px;padding:0px;padding-inline-start:1.625em;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Provide person-centred, day-to-day support tailored to individual needs</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Promote independence, choice, dignity, privacy and human rights</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Assist with personal care and daily living activities respectfully</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Create and maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Encourage social inclusion and community participation</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Support individuals to achieve personal goals and positive outcomes</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Work in a least-restrictive, enabling way using positive behaviour support approaches</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Provide clear information to support informed decision-making</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Accurately maintain care records, risk assessments and reports</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Administer medication safely and in line with policies and procedures</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Follow safeguarding, infection control and food hygiene standards</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to the organisation</li></ul><hr><p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Essential Requirements:<ul style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);list-style:disc;margin:1.25em 0px;padding:0px;padding-inline-start:1.625em;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Registered Social Care Worker with NISCC (or pending registration)</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential/social care settings</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Experience of leading a team of staff in a social care environment, preferably residential care</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Competent in Microsoft Office and basic IT systems</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Full driving licence valid in the UK</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Legal right to work in the UK</li></ul><p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Desirable Requirements:<ul style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);list-style:disc;margin:1.25em 0px;padding:0px;padding-inline-start:1.625em;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Experience as a Key Worker or in a leadership role</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Experience supporting adults with complex needs or behaviours of concern</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Knowledge of RQIA Minimum Standards</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Training in Safety Intervention (formerly MAPA) or similar</li></ul><hr><figure><img src="https://images.teamtailor-cdn.com/images/s3/teamtailor-production/original-v3/image_uploads/febe4ee7-b29f-46aa-a237-757a1e032b85/original.jpeg" alt="" title=""></figure><p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">What we Offer:<ul style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);list-style:disc;margin:1.25em 0px;padding:0px;padding-inline-start:1.625em;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Comprehensive induction and ongoing training</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">A supportive and inclusive team environment</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle</li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em;padding-inline-start:0.375em;">Opportunities to make a genuine impact on people’s lives every day</li></ul><hr><strong style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);font-weight:600;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">To Apply<p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Submit your CV via the APPLY button or give us a call on 02895313172<p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Stay in the loop with all our internal job postings by registering for our new Direct Medics Connect service! By joining, you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming roles and remain part of our active talent pool. <a target="_blank" href="https://directmedics.teamtailor.com/connect" style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);color:rgb(19, 181, 234);text-decoration:underline;font-weight:500;">Register now on Connect!</a><hr><p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">AH123ENG<p style="border:0px solid rgb(238, 239, 242);margin:0px 0px 1rem;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:Roboto;font-size:21px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">

Key Skills

Person-Centred SupportIndependence PromotionPersonal Care AssistanceSafe Environment MaintenanceSocial InclusionGoal Achievement SupportPositive Behaviour SupportCare Record MaintenanceMedication AdministrationSafeguardingInfection ControlTeam CollaborationMicrosoft Office CompetenceDriving LicenseSocial Care ExperienceLeadership Experience