Overview
Support Team Leader / Service Manager
Learning Disabilities & Autism
6 bed - Supported Living
Scarborough, United Kingdom
Salary: £28'000 - £32'000
Hours- 24 hours off rota, 16 hours on rota (including sleeps 1-2 per month)
This is a 6 bed service for adults with Learning Disabilities. The role is overseeing 2 services: first is fully occupied with 4 gentlemen, with varying needs (none of which are complex; 2 are quite independent with minimal hours); second service consists of 2 separate cottages, with 1 female living in each. Staff team across both services totals 16.
Experience in being a Leader, not just a manager.
As the Support Team Leader/Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the service. You will lead a team of support staff, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered consistently across all sites. Your responsibilities will include staff management, training, compliance, and ensuring the well-being and development of individuals with learning disabilities in our care.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of support staff
* Provide guidance, support, and supervision to staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support services
* Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of staff members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures, and implement any necessary improvements
* Foster positive relationships with individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and external stakeholders
* Monitor and review care plans, assessments, and support strategies to ensure they meet individual needs and preferences
* Collaborate with other departments and professionals to coordinate care and support services effectively
* Manage budgets, resources, and administrative tasks efficiently
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in a supervisory, front-line role within CQC regulated settings
* Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
* Already hold the level 5 in health and social care or already be working towards this or willing to complete this within a set time-frame
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices within the social care sector
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Benefits
* Competitive salary £28'000 - £32'000
* Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing organisation
* Comprehensive training and support
* Pension scheme
* Employee assistance program
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