Overview
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Creative Support is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader with a strong understanding of learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs and autism. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team in the Dudley area, leading high-quality supported living services. The role involves leading four ladies who live together in a bungalow with a garden in Stourbridge. All are wheelchair users with complex health needs, including dysphagia and epilepsy.
Your role will be to lead and inspire a dedicated staff team, ensuring the delivery of person-centred support that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing. You will create an environment where the ladies can thrive – enjoying life at home, in their garden, and in the community.
Responsibilities
* Coordinating personalised support for four ladies living together in a bungalow with a garden, including safe administration of medication, emotional reassurance, mobility and personal care, meals, activities and community outings.
* Inspiring and supporting your team — supervise, coach and motivate staff, volunteers and students; provide clear direction, constructive feedback and ongoing development.
* Championing safeguarding — ensure safeguarding measures are in place; uphold policies and procedures; promote a culture of vigilance and accountability.
* Building strong partnerships — maintain positive, professional relationships with the ladies’ families, health professionals and partner agencies; ensure open, respectful communication.
* Nurturing relationships — develop meaningful, trusting relationships with each lady; recognise individual personalities, cultural backgrounds and interests; create an environment where they feel valued and empowered.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience in supporting people with learning disabilities, complex health needs and autism; understanding of dignity and person-centred approaches.
* Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team, provide coaching, supervision and development.
* Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.
* Willingness to work in Dudley/Stourbridge area and manage a supported living setting.
Other Details
* Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.
* Vacancy Reference Number: 87448
* Full training provided; opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
* Benefits include probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS.
* Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer; Investors in People Gold award.
Application & Additional Information
* Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number.
* We are unable to sponsor visas; candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
* Application instructions: read the job description and complete the online application form. You may also download and submit the application form to the Head Office address or by email. If you do not hear back within 10 working days after the closing date, this may indicate an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
* For advice on completing the application, call 0161 236 0829.
* Head Office: Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS.
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