Job Title: Team Leader Supported Living Learning Disabilities Responsible to: Service Manager Schedule: 40 hours This may include early morning evenings and weekend flexible working. Salary: £27410 pa
Responsibilities:
To provide and maintain a high quality of service for all Service Users which meets the needs identified by Assessments and Support Plans.
Ensure that the aims and objectives of the company are implemented and maintained within the service.
Ensure that each Service User is involved to design their Support Plan that is based on Assessment information and describes how they want to be supported.
To conduct regular audits and reviews of Service Users documentation and provide reports.
Conduct staff Supervision and Audits of Support Plans in accordance with the company’s Supervision and Quality Management and Training and Development Policy.
Be involved in the assessment and review of new and existing support packages.
Ensure Skills and Assessments are undertaken which breakdown and identify areas of development for Service Users.
Have the flexibility to work evenings weekends and bank holidays.
Be able to undertake sleep ins when required.
Identify training needs of staff team and ensure compliance with mandatory
Participate in the recruitment of staff in accordance with company policy.
Ensure there are appropriate levels of staff at all times.
Ensure that all staff receive Skills for Care induction and ongoing training relevant to their role.
Ensure that all staff receive regular Supervision Work Performance Observations Medication Competency Assessments and an Annual Appraisal according to company Policy and Regulatory Guidance.
Establish and maintain good staff working practices and morale.
Organise and chair regular Staff meetings.
Liaise with Service Managers on all aspects of Employment and Health and Safety Law.
Requirements:
Applicants will have 2 years previous experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour.
Will have level 3 NVQ in care or equivalent.
Be flexible as hours of work will vary. Will be able to work at short notice and participate in overtime and On Call on a rota system.
Have experience supporting individuals to write Support Plans and Risk Assessments.
Basic IT Knowledge
Experience in writing support plans and Risk assesments
Driving License and own vehicle
Desirable:
Will have attended training courses relevant to the post.
Have previous experience in using various communication methods such as signs and symbols.
Can communicate using Makaton.
For more information contact Affinity Care Recruitment onor email
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