Practice Leader

Aspire Living; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Practice Leader to empower individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves mentoring Support Workers and enhancing the quality of support delivered. The ideal candidate will ensure choice and control for individuals while promoting their emotional and social well-being. A flexible approach to work and strong communication skills are essential. Join a dedicated team fostering inclusion and independence in the community.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 28 days

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve outcomes for individuals and ensure choice in support delivery.
• Promote emotional and psychological well-being.
• Support individuals in maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Supporting people with learning disabilities

Knowledge of safeguarding and health regulations

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and organisational skills

Confidence using digital systems

Flexibility in working hours

Tools

Excel

Care planning software

Job description

Job Title: Practice Leader
Location: Ross On Wye
Contract: Full Time
Hours: Full time or Part Time
Salary: Up to £28,103.98
Annual Leave entitlement: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Empower People. Inspire Teams.

At Aspire 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

Theras 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 are 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.

E: [e-mail] T: 01476 513934 for any queries

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.