Practice Leader

Thera Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Practice Leader to mentor Support Workers and ensure high-quality support for individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves promoting well-being, choice, and inclusion in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will have experience in this field and strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.
• Confidence in using digital systems (e.g., Excel, care planning software).

Responsibilities

• Mentor Support Workers focusing on person-centred support.
• Promote emotional and psychological well-being.
• Assist individuals with personal care and accessing the community.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Digital systems usage

Job description

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Job Title: Practice Leader

Location: Aston on Trent

Contract: Full Time

Hours: Full time 39 hours per week

Salary: £28,98

Reference:

Annual Leave entitlement: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Additional Information:

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with PBS, autism, dementia, and dysphasia is preferred but we are open to candidates who are working towards or willing to learn.
• Understanding of communication difficulties.

Empower People. Inspire Teams.

At Thera East Midlands, 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 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 Positive Behaviour Support guidance. The role requires 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 thriving supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now to join our dedicated team and make a difference.

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.