Job Description
This is far from a desk job! Based in our Supported Living services, for part of your working week you’ll deliver direct support alongside the Support Worker team you manage. You’ll use this as an opportunity to proactively coach your team, as you role model an exemplary approach to person centred care and support.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out regular supervisions with your team, both in person and in practice.
* Advise on the assessment of Support Worker training needs and ensure your team are fully engaged with their professional development, with all required training completed on time.
* Play an active role in the recruitment process and be key in ensuring that the people we support have a meaningful role in selecting the right people to join our team.
* Support any new starters in your team through the induction and probation period.
* Keep care plans and risk assessments for the people we support up to date.
* Make full use of our computerised rostering system to ensure that records are accurate.
* Follow our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times and play a key role in ensuring that all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported.
Who you are
* A natural team player
* Great at communication
* Comfortable embracing change
* Strive for excellent, person centred care
* Show utmost respect for your colleagues and the people we support
To be successful in this role you'll need to
* Have experience in a care environment
* Be committed to your own personal development
* Have a supportive management style and be able to coach teams effectively
* Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and be able to pick up new software with ease
Exciting opportunity! Come and join our fantastic Care and Support team at Purple Oak Support, providing excellent, person centred care for individuals with learning disabilities.
We are currently recruiting a Support Supervisor to join our Supported Living team on a full time, permanent basis. You’ll make a massive impact on the people we support, getting to know what matters most to them and what makes them tick so that you can lead your team to support them to do more and be more.
#J-18808-Ljbffr