Female Practice Leader

Thera Trust; Calne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Thera Trust in Calne is seeking a Female Practice Leader to mentor Support Workers and promote person-centred support. You will help individuals exercise choice and control over planning and delivery of their support, aiming for their desired lifestyle and community inclusion.

The role requires a flexible approach to shifts, with travel to Calne, Melksham and Trowbridge. Experience with learning disabilities and knowledge of safeguarding and care regulations are preferred; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and work across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Support Workers to deliver person-centred care.
• Encourage life choices and community participation.
• Maintain records and follow company policies.
• Support emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing needs.

Skills

LD experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Health and safety

Care regulations

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Digital systems

Flexibility & travel

Job description

About the job

Job Title: Female Practice Leader

Location: Calne

Contract:Full Time

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary:£28 998.76

Annual Leave entitlement:28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Ref:093115

Additional Information: Driver is essential with access to you own car you will be expected to Travel to diffrent supports in Calne, Melksham and Trowbridge

Experience with Positive Behavioural Support is preferred but we are open to candidates who work towards the specialism or willing to learn.

Empower People. Inspire Teams.

At Thera Trust , we believe people with a learning disability should be leaders in society. We are looking for a Practice Leader to assist in mentoring Support Workers, focusing on person-centred support. You and your team will encourage people to live the life that they choose, ensuring that they have choice and control around the planning and delivery of their support, enabling them to achieve their desired lifestyle and goals, maximising their community inclusion and participation.

As a Practice Leader your responsibilities will focus on improving outcomes for individuals, ensuring choice and control in support delivery, and maintaining a safe environment. The role involves promoting emotional and psychological well-being and continuous improvement through feedback. You will support people to maintain a safe, clean environment which may include but not be limited to personal care, assisting with finances, preparing meals and accessing the community. You will also support individual emotional, psychological and social wellbeing needs in line with and Positive Behaviour Support guidance.

The role requires you to have a flexible approach to working shifts and maintaining records in line with company policies. At all times aim to empower individuals, promote inclusion, rights & independence, whilst adhering to policies and acting as an ambassador for the company

Thera's Vision

• Thera will show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
• Thera will be controlled by people with a learning disability.
• People supported by Thera can say how their Thera company is directed and managed.
• People with a learning disability will design the support they want from Thera.
• Thera will respect the rights and wishes of people at work, at home and in the community.
• People with a learning disability will check the quality of support from their Thera company.
• Thera Group will be led by a charity

Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Confidence in using digital systems (e.g. Excel, care planning software).
• Flexible working hours, willingness to travel locally and work across multiple locations.

Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. All posts are subject to DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we interview and offer the right candidate.