Male Practice Lead

Thera Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities is seeking a Male Practice Leader in Weymouth. In this full-time role, you will mentor Support Workers and empower individuals, promoting their choice and control in the planning and delivery of support. Responsibilities include enhancing emotional well-being and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with learning disabilities, knowledge of safeguarding regulations, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £28,000 and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge about safeguarding and care regulations.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Support Workers focusing on person-centered support.
• Promote emotional and psychological well-being.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for individuals.

Skills

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making skills

Confidence in using digital systems

Flexible working hours

Tools

Excel

Care planning software

Job description

Job Title: Male Practice Leader Location : Weymouth

Contract: Full Time

Hours: Full time 39 hours per week

Salary: £28,.98

Annual Leave entitlement: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Additional Information: Driver is essential

Empower People. Inspire Teams. At Thera South West, 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.
• Please see the attached Benefits and Job Description before applying.

If you¿re ready to lead by example, create positive change, and contribute to a thrivingsupportive environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply Now to join our dedicated team and make a difference.

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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. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent.