Support Team Leader Adults Learning Disabilities

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Blackpool is seeking a skilled Support Team Leader to manage and lead a team for adults with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will have experience in supported living services, strong leadership qualities, and an understanding of CQC guidelines. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for career development, a collaborative work environment, and a variety of benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training and induction plan

Rewards and incentives

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in supported living services for adults with learning disabilities.
• Strong leadership skills and the passion for making a difference.
• Up to date knowledge of CQC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team for safe and effective care delivery.
• Motivate the team to achieve outcomes for individuals.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage support plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Person-centred approach

Risk assessments

Knowledge of CQC guidelines

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!