Overview
Vanrath are pleased to be recruiting for Supported Living Team Leaders on behalf of a private domiciliary and community-based care provider company in Derry on a temp to perm basis.
What’s in it for you?
* X3 12.5-hour shifts
* Temp to perm
* Exceptional hourly rate £17 weekdays, £19 weekends
* No night shifts required
Role purpose
* Oversee and deliver personalised support and care services to service users in our support living service
* Facilitate communication between service users, staff, and the office team
* Provide feedback and quality assurance as required
* Act as a support function to the management team in the community
* Provide support to staff, service users and families
* Conduct spot checks, update documentation and complete staff supervision session
* Provide on‑call cover
Support and Care
* Assist in the development, implementation and review of support and care plans taking account of the views of service users, their families, and significant others.
* Provide support and assistance to service users to maintain personal care needs.
* Observe and report changes to health and behaviours.
* Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with recognised standards, including RQIA, NISCC and policies and procedures.
* Support and enable good relations between service users and the local and wider community.
* Establish and maintain good working relationships
* Provide a comprehensive handover to other team members.
* Follow the complaints policy on receipt of any complaint
* Always ensure confidentiality in relation to service users, relatives and staff (unless you believe harm may be caused to the person or another person by not doing so).
* Deliver all tasks on time and to agreed quality standards.
Record Keeping
* Maintain accurate and up to date records, both written & digital in respect of support/care plans, care books etc
* Write accurate and timely reports as required.
Drug Administration
* Administer a range of medications
* Where appropriate, complete drug audits
Leadership
* Participate in the induction of new staff, complete supervisions as directed by Operations Manager.
* Ensure appropriate staffing levels - report any issues to the office as they arise
* Identify poor staff performance - report any issues to the office as they arise
* Ensure a comprehensive handover is conducted
* Complete spot checks on staffing, care books or other service provision on an ongoing basis
Health and Safety and Risk Management
* Take personal responsibility for own safety e.g. reporting concerns. Report and document any faults/repairs/maintenance issues.
* Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures including serious untoward incidents and accident reporting.
* Conduct health and safety audits as required.
About you
Essential Criteria
* At least one year experience as a team lead or manager in a care setting
* Relevant qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
* Full UK driving license and access to car
* NISCC Registered
Desirable Criteria
* 1 year paid experience in Learning disability services
* Experience supporting people with ASD
* Experience in managing behaviours of concern
* Experience in using positive behaviour support plans
* Excellent communication
* Experience in using MAPA, CPI, MVA or similar
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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.
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