Practice Leader

Thera Trust; Inverness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Thera Trust in Inverness is seeking a dedicated Practice Leader to mentor Support Workers and deliver person-centred care for people with learning disabilities. You will lead on planning, delivery, and evaluation of support outcomes, ensuring choice, rights and independence for individuals, and maintaining a safe, well‑organised environment.

You will manage medications, rota scheduling, and travel locally across multiple locations, with flexible shifts and a commitment to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience working in the social care sector.
• Experience administering and managing medications.
• Rota management and shift coordination.
• Ability to create and adapt activities for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Improve outcomes for individuals by promoting choice and control.
• Mentor Support Workers and ensure safe, person-centred support.
• Maintain records and follow company policies.
• Support individuals to maintain a safe, clean environment and access the community.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Social care experience

Medications administration

Rota management

Activity planning

Tools

Excel

Care planning software

Job description

About the job

Job Title: Practice Leader

Location: Inverness, Highlands - IV3 5 area

Contract: Full Time

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: £28,998.76 Per annum

Annual Leave entitlement: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Ref: 093355

Empower People. Inspire Teams.

At Thera Trust, 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.

Essential requirements

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience working in the social care sector
• Administering and managing medications
• Rota management
• The ability to create and adapt activities for individuals, and to encourage and motivate them

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

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.

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.

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. All posts are subject to DBS checks.