We have an exciting roles on offer within our Prevention and Partnership Service as Senior Residential Support Workers.
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We are currently looking for two Senior Residential Support Workers to join our team at 22 Levick court, Middlesbrough councils in house short stay break service for adults with learning disabilities. Levick Court offers short stay breaks for adults with learning disabilities and is a 24 hour service. The short stay breaks can range from one night to a number of weeks, depending on what the individuals and their families/ carers require. We are registered with the CQC and are rated Good. The building is purpose built, which ensures that we can meet the needs of a wide range of individuals who access our service. We have 16 en-suite bedrooms, spacious communal areas including multi-purpose activity rooms, impressive sensory room, media room and secure gardens available to those accessing our services.
We are seeking a focussed, motivated and positive individual, with experience of supervising/ managing people, services and quality within learning disability services, who are passionate about promoting person centred care. You need to be working at a senior level already to apply for this role, having previous experience of supervising in a care setting. Your role is to oversee/maintain the care of individuals who access our service, working closely with the registered manger to achieve this.
In addition to the above, part of your role will also be to oversee the following:
1:1 supervision/ appraisal to a team of staff Manage the day to day running of the service.
Deputise in the absence of the managers
Ensure compliance with all statutory bodies
Assess and monitor the quality of care provided
Complete assessments and reports as required Auditing
Due to the nature of the service you will need to be able to communicate effectively at all levels and have excellent time management, organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
The successful candidate will have a vital role supporting the management in overseeing administration tasks, whilst also being expected to work ‘on the floor’ with staff and lead the team by example. In the absence of the management, you will take responsibility for the day to day running of the service and ensure all policy, procedures and legal requirements are adhered to within the specified timeframes. You need a good understanding of CQC and Health and Safety legislation.
In return we can offer you a structured management training portfolio, enhancements for working Sundays and Bank holidays.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer
* Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent pension plus top-up options.
* Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
* Flexible working (dependent on job role).
* Electric car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff lottery.
* Travel and car parking schemes.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you would like to visit Levick court before submitting your application, or during your application process please contact the manager who will be happy to meet with you and show you what we offer.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.