Supported Living Team Leader

Brook Street; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job description

Supported Living Team Leader - Peterborough, UK
Salary: c. £28500
Full time, permanent role.
UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.

In collaboration with an established provider of supported living across Peterborough, who prides themselves on a person-focused approach, enabling adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, and challenging behaviours to achieve their potential in a supportive and nurturing environment, I am recruiting for their next team leader to join and enhance an already established and recognised team.

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead and supervise a team of support workers to ensure the highest quality of care and support for our service users.
2. Promote independence, choice, and inclusion for service users, ensuring they enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful life.
3. Manage allocated service shifts efficiently, planning and executing activities, medication management, and community-based tasks.
4. Ensure compliance with CQC and local authority regulations, safeguarding the well-being of service users.
5. Conduct assessments of new care packages and attend professional meetings.
6. Lead on safeguarding issues and ensure all risk assessments are effective and up-to-date.
7. Hold registration with CQC as the Registered Manager for supported living services.
8. Report to the Group Operations Manager and participate in board and senior management meetings.
9. Utilise industry-leading care IT systems and Microsoft Office applications effectively.
10. Drive to service users' homes to deliver support and conduct regular visits.

Required skills & Qualifications

1. NVQ Level 3 in Leadership and Management or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
2. Proactive, bubbly, and confident personality with a direct and results-driven approach.
3. Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with service users and team members.
5. Ability to self-manage workloads and meet deadlines while problem-solving in dynamic situations.
6. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.

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