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Location: Bury Community Hub, Hollow Road
🕒 32 Hour Contract • £13.10/hr + Enhancements | Employee-Owned Organisation
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? Join Leading Lives, a not-for-profit, employee-owned social enterprise supporting adults with learning disabilities across Suffolk.
The Role
* Lead and coach the Bury Supported Living team to deliver meaningful social care
* Think on your feet, solve day-to-day challenges independently, and take ownership of operational decisions without direct Service Manager support
* Act as the vital link between team members and management—driving quality, culture, and consistency and ensuring customers live the lives they choose
What You’ll Do
* Lead by example and mentor your team
* Promote dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care
* Carry out audits, medication observations, and staff supervisions
* Be accessible to your team and act as the first point of contact for operational queries
* Support rota planning, care planning, and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard
* Be available out of hours to provide advice and support when required
* Work every other weekend and undertake sleep-in duties
* Arrange visits, tours, and initial assessments for new referrals
* Build strong relationships with professionals and landlords to ensure repairs are completed promptly
* Uphold Health & Safety standards and follow Leading Lives policies and procedures
* Act as a role model and embed a positive work culture within the team
* Work openly and honestly with customers and professionals to shape service delivery
What You’ll Need
* Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent)
* Strong communication, leadership, and IT skills
* Experience in social care and a passion for people
* A good work ethic and the drive to go the extra mile
* Confidence to work independently and solve problems effectively
Your Journey Starts Here
You’ll receive a 3-week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one.
Start date subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
Skills Needed
People, Nursing / Caring
About The Company
Company Culture:
* Values-Driven: Leading Lives actively embodies their values in daily operations
* Employee Testimonials: Feedback from staff highlights the impact of their values
* Authenticity: Values are a lived reality within the organization
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please let us know if you need any support/adjustments with your application and the process.
Required Criteria
* Candidate must have achieved Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Closing Date
Wednesday 5th November, 2025
Contract Type
Part-time
Salary
ÂŁ13.10 Hourly
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