Support Team Leader Adults Learning Disabilities

Brook Street Social Care; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Blackpool is seeking a Support Team Leader for adults with learning disabilities. You will oversee a team to ensure quality care delivery, develop support plans, and conduct risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, knowledge of CQC guidelines, and a relevant NVQ qualification. This is a full-time, permanent role with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Full training and induction plan

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within supported living services for adults with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of support plans and risk assessments.
• Ability to deal with safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to ensure effective delivery of care.
• Motivate the team to achieve outcomes for individuals supported.
• Conduct risk assessments and create support plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Understanding CQC Guidelines

Handling Safeguarding Concerns

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management (or equivalent)

Job description

Support Team Leader- Adults Learning Disabilities

Full time, Permanent. Blackpool.

Working for an established provider of care and support to vulnerable individuals with learning disability, complex needs and mental health issues, we are seeking a skilled Support Team Leader who can lead and manage a team of staff and individuals at supported living services in Blackpool.

Job Responsibilities

To be able to lead and develop a team of staff to ensure the safe and effective delivery of care and support for adults with learning disability and complex needs.

To provide effective leadership and motivate the team to deliver the outcomes for those being supported.

Person Centred approach to support being delivered.

Risk assessments, Support Plans and chair and attend relevant meetings.

Adhere to all internal and external policies and procedures in line with company protocol and CQC legislation.

Liaise with all relevant professionals and with families to ensure the highest quality of care and support is delivered at all times.

The ideal Candidate

You will ideally have relevant experience of leading and developing teams within supported living services for adults with learning disabilities.

You will be an effective and strong leader with the passion and commitment to making a difference

Have experience of dealing with support plans and risk assessments and have up to date knowledge of CQC guidelines

Have knowledge of dealing with any safeguarding concerns

Hold the Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care and Level 5 Leadership & Management (or equivalent) or be working towards this.

Preferably a car driver although not essential

Be flexible to work on shift where needed and visible at services.

Benefits

A positive team and collaborate work environment

Scope for career development and full training / Induction plan

Rewards and Incentives

Pension scheme, annual leave. If you feel you have what it takes and meet the above criteria please apply now!