We are looking for an experienced caring Day Team Leader to join our team of Support Staff at our new service - Waverley House to deliver 1-1 support to young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs & behaviours. The Residents will have a varying degrees of learning disabilities, Autism, Sensory impairments and complex behaviours. Support Staff will be promoting independence and supporting them to lead a fulfilling life. While keeping the Residents, themselves and others safe at all times.
Every day will be different where you will be supporting the individuals we care for with daily challenges, helping them to learn new life skills and taking part in day-to-day activities that most people take for granted. Residents will be encouraged be out and about, enjoying life together and no single day will be the same.
As a Team Leader your role is to co-ordinate high quality support to adults with learning disabilities or Autism and identify if the support provided is appropriate as well as manage a team of support workers. You MUST ensure our service users receive the utmost support t at all times. You will be responsible for ensuring staff follow both company and CQC guidance and work within company policies and procedures.
You Will
- You will have full support of the Management Team to enable you to achieve the desired outcome.
- Complete relevant audits, health and safety checks and supervisions with your team.
- Assist support staff where required or work alone with the person we support.
- As a senior member of the team, you will promote good practice at all times and be a positive role model.
- You will support and guide your team to work in person centred approaches and maximise the opportunities for the people we support.
- Godfrey Care is a fast growing and forward-thinking organisation, for the right candidate there will always be opportunity to develop and progress within the organisation.
- Providing support that is respectful, promotes dignity, independence and enablement.
- Communicating with the people you support using appropriate communication methods.
- Assisting with the individual care, including personal care.
- To work with the management team to implement transition plans for people joining our service, developing and implementing their care and support plans.
- Assisting the people we support with household activities.
- Recording and completing any appropriate documentation.
- Maintaining training, compliance, and support of staff through co-ordination and completion of supervisions.
- Liaising with the family and other professionals involved in the lives of the people we support.
- Completing weekly audits in line with company policies, and Quality assurance.
- As this role oversees the support team and reports to the homes management.
This position requires experienced Day staff with a flexible rolling rota to meet the diverse needs of our residents. If you are a caring individual looking for a rewarding career in supporting vulnerable adults towards independence and quality living, we welcome you to join our team at Godfrey Care.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Certificate of Sponsorship
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,300.00-£30,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- NVQ or Level 2 or 3 diploma in Health and social care is required
- How many years experience do you have supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs?
Experience:
- Supervising: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person