Female Practice Leader (Senior Support Worker)

Thera Trust; Aston-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Thera Trust in Aston on Trent, Derbyshire is seeking a Practice Leader (Senior Support Worker) to mentor Support Workers and champion person-centred planning. The role focuses on empowering individuals to lead the life they choose, with emphasis on choice, control, and community inclusion.

Driving licence is essential; DBS checks apply. The post covers flexible shifts, and the organisation promotes equality of opportunity across all communities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Support Workers to focus on person-centred support and outcomes.
• Promote choice, control, and community inclusion for individuals.
• Maintain safe, clean environments and empower independence in daily activities.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Safeguarding knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Decision-making

Digital systems

Tools

Excel

Care planning software

Job description

Female Practice Leader (Senior Support Worker)

Job Title: Practice Leader (Senior Support Worker)

Location: Aston on Trent, Derbyshire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part Time / Full Time

Salary: £28,998.76 per annum

Annual Leave entitlement: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)

Additional Information:

• A full driving licence is essential for this role

Ref: 094634

At Thera Trust, we believe people with a learning disability should be leaders in society.

We are looking for aPractice Leaderto 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 aPractice Leaderyour 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 Trust 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.

If you’re ready to lead by example, create positive change, and contribute to a thrivingsupportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

E: [e-mail] T: 01476 513934

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.

All posts are subject to DBS checks.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.