Practice Leader

Thera East Midlands; Aston-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Aston-on-Trent is seeking a Practice Leader to mentor Support Workers. The ideal candidate will improve person-centered support for individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring their emotional, social, and psychological well-being. The role requires proven leadership skills, experience with learning disabilities, and a full UK driving license. This position offers a full-time contract with a salary of approximately £28,104, and the candidate must be flexible in working hours and locations.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Full valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Improve outcomes for individuals, ensuring choice and control in support delivery.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
• Support emotional, psychological and social wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with key moving & handling

Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Confidence in using digital systems

Tools

Excel

Care-planning software

Job description

Job Title and Location

Practice Leader – Aston-on-Trent

Contract & Salary

Full Time – Grade 6+ £28,103.98 per year. 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

Key Requirement

Full valid UK driving licence required.

• Experience with key moving & handling, Health & Safety and medication champion preferred.
• Open to candidates who work towards the specialism or who are willing to learn.

Empower People. Inspire Teams.

Overview

At Thera East Midlands we believe people with a learning disability should be leaders in society. We are looking for a Practice Leader to mentor Support Workers, focusing on person‑centred support and encouraging individuals to live the life they choose.

Thera’s Vision

People with a learning disability can be leaders in society, be directed and managed by themselves, design the support they want, and check the quality of support they receive. Thera respects rights and wishes in the workplace, at home and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Improve outcomes for individuals, ensuring choice and control in support delivery.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment, supporting personal care, finances, meals and community access.
• Support emotional, psychological and social wellbeing in line with Positive Behaviour Support guidance.
• Promote emotional and psychological well‑being and continuous improvement through feedback.
• Record keeping and shift work must be flexible and comply with company policies.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, empowering individuals, promoting inclusion, rights and independence.

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.

Benefits and Additional Information

Please see the attached Benefits and Job Description before applying.

Contact

Email: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone]

Equal Opportunity and Legal Statements

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.