Radis Community Care has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker/ Team Leader to join our Supported Living Team in Boston PE21
About the role
Our Supported Living Service in Boston is home to young female adults with Learning Disabilities. They enjoy various activities, many social events and outings together as well as having their own individual interests. We require caring and considerate people to support these young adults to enjoy each day to the full. A female Team leader is required due to the service users requirements.
A full driving licence will be needed to support the individuals with their every day lives.
As a Team Leader you will provide support to our Supported Living Services, providing specialised person centred support. Radis recognise each person as an individual and provide a unique service which is tailored to their specific needs and provide a consistent approach throughout their life.
To work alongside the Managers of our Supported Living Services- overseeing the smooth running of these services, completing regular audits, checks, supervisions, spot checks, updating and reviewing support plans and working to ensure that individuals achieve their outcomes.
The role will require you to schedule / allocate work to the Support Workers, support with medication, personal care tasks and covering shifts within the services.
You will be required to take part in the on call system
Skills and Qualifications required for the role
Previous experience working with individuals with Learning Disabilities, autism and mental health issues
Previous experience as a Team Leader will be advantageous but not essential. The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care working towards Level 3. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and have a willingness to learn in line with clients needs and expectations.
This role requires you to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
About Radis
Established in 2001, Radis Community Care has grown to become a leading provider of community based social care and support for thousands of vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales, focused on supporting people to live independently in their own homes and part of their local communities.
We care for a range of service users including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet our service user’s individual needs, our care ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care and can either be short or long-term.
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