We are seeking a
proactive, passionate and committed team leader to join our team at InFocus Charity to cover a period of maternity leave. The post holder will inspire and support their team so they can perform their role safely and to the best of their ability.
Within the role, you will lead a team of Enablers to support young people with a vision impairment and additional complex needs, to access the Life and Living Skills Programme. The programme is designed to support young people to practice choice, control and independence in real time and context, enabling people to maximise their potential. Each person has a clear, personalised living skills, accessing community support programme to fully prepare for their next step, whatever that may be. This could include your team supporting the young person to visit new services to support choice and control about transition and where the person would like to live. Your role will include coordinating day to day activities, planning your staffing and organising larger events such as; holidays, music festivals and parties.
College Residential is where our young people reside when accessing the Life and Living Skills Programme and the Main College. Here you will continue to support your team to deliver high quality care and support to our young people, to develop their independence and daily living skills.
At weekends, our young people like to get out, explore and socialise, you will lead and encourage the teams to plan and organise leisure and social activities within the community. This role will also include conducting supervisions, providing support with the onboarding of new employees, and continuing to encourage and make positive improvements to the service.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed and has relevant care experience. You see the potential in everyone and enjoy helping people to reach their goals. You will be working as part of a close team of staff, which you will lead. You will be supported by the College Residential Managers, and provided with supervision and support.
About our application process
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification in the application pack and include information that shows your suitability for the role. Please note: Where you do not provide a supporting statement and a full and up to date CV, your application will not be considered. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Working pattern
Our 2-week rolling A Rota, averaging 37 hrs per week, 38 weeks per year. To view the working pattern, please see the application pack.
How we say “thank you”
1. £500 welcome bonus
2. Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
3. Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
4. Paid medical appointments
5. Comprehensive training and development
6. Enhanced paternity leave
7. Enhanced maternity pay
8. Long service awards
9. Onsite café
10. Access to discounted shopping
11. On-site free parking
12. 24-hour employee assistance programme
13. “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
14. Free flu vaccinations
15. Cycle to Work Scheme
16. Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
Equality, diversity and safeguarding
We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence of the right to work in the UK.
Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.
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