Supported Living Team Leader
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Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £15.00 P/H
(Depending on Experience and Qualification)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Full Job Description:
A superb full-time opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supported Living Service Support Coordinator to provide care & support to the team & service users within a Supported Living Services in Cirencester and Cheltenham area.
We are looking for a Support Coordinator to oversee our supported living services.
As a Support Coordinator, you will be joining a dedicated team that wants to provide the very best support for our service users.
Immediate Start is available for the successful candidate.
You will need to have a full driving licence and access to your own car to be considered for this role.
Key Role:
As a Support Coordinator you will play a key role in the service, using your knowledge and skills to lead by example and supervise support staff, whilst ensuring the highest quality of care is provided and overseeing all daily activities of the service.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Enabling Service Users to make choices to encourage their independence & social inclusion.
Conducting team meetings with the Supported Living Manager.
Attending keyworker meetings and represent the service user.
Informing the Manager of any staff-related issues, which may impact the quality of the service provided.
Reporting any incidents, accidents, illness and risks which may affect safety in accordance with procedures.
Managing sickness absence and annual leave requests.
Working closely with the Registered Manager to continue to provide the highest quality care and support to each person as an individual.
Producing staff rotas, ensuring staffing levels are maintained, source staff as required and carry out care duties as part of the rota.
Ensuring daily plans, documents and service-specific audits are completed within a timely manner.
Carrying out observational supervision.
Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met and to protect the Service User rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect.
Requirements:
1-year previous experience in supporting adults with complex learning disabilities, Autism and Positive Behaviour Plans.
Have good IT skills and experience in maintaining records.
NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards.
Training in Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, First Aid and Moving and Handling.
A strong team player with leadership skills and, the ability to motivate and lead by example.
Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to situations.
Be flexible to meet the needs of the service
Keen to develop and generate ideas.
Must Be a Driver
Benefits:
Excellent rate of pay
Holiday Pay
Travel expenses
CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training & development, including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities and specialist learning.
Opportunities for Career progression to service manager including NVQ qualifications.
Optional overtime with flexible working.
You will need to have a full driving licence and access to your own car to be considered for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour
Experience:
Team Leader: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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