Supported Living Team Leader

VanRath; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private domiciliary and community-based care provider in Derry is seeking Supported Living Team Leaders to oversee and deliver personalized care services. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a similar role and hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. The position offers a temp to perm placement with exceptional hourly rates. Strong communication skills and NISCC registration are essential.

Benefits

Exceptional hourly rate

Temp to perm position

No night shifts required

Qualifications

• At least one year experience as a team lead or manager in a care setting.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.
• Desirable to have experience with Learning disability services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver personalized support and care services.
• Facilitate communication between service users, staff, and the office team.
• Conduct health and safety audits as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Experience with positive behaviour support

NISCC Registered

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Vanrath are pleased to be recruiting for Supported Living Team Leaders on behalf of a private domiciliary and community-based care provider company in Derry on a temp to perm basis.

What’s in it for you?

• X3 12.5-hour shifts
• Temp to perm
• Exceptional hourly rate £17 weekdays, £19 weekends
• No night shifts required

Role purpose

• Oversee and deliver personalised support and care services to service users in our support living service
• Facilitate communication between service users, staff, and the office team
• Provide feedback and quality assurance as required
• Act as a support function to the management team in the community
• Provide support to staff, service users and families
• Conduct spot checks, update documentation and complete staff supervision session
• Provide on‑call cover

Support and Care

• Assist in the development, implementation and review of support and care plans taking account of the views of service users, their families, and significant others.
• Provide support and assistance to service users to maintain personal care needs.
• Observe and report changes to health and behaviours.
• Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with recognised standards, including RQIA, NISCC and policies and procedures.
• Support and enable good relations between service users and the local and wider community.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships
• Provide a comprehensive handover to other team members.
• Follow the complaints policy on receipt of any complaint
• Always ensure confidentiality in relation to service users, relatives and staff (unless you believe harm may be caused to the person or another person by not doing so).
• Deliver all tasks on time and to agreed quality standards.

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up to date records, both written & digital in respect of support/care plans, care books etc
• Write accurate and timely reports as required.

Drug Administration

• Administer a range of medications
• Where appropriate, complete drug audits

Leadership

• Participate in the induction of new staff, complete supervisions as directed by Operations Manager.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels - report any issues to the office as they arise
• Identify poor staff performance - report any issues to the office as they arise
• Ensure a comprehensive handover is conducted
• Complete spot checks on staffing, care books or other service provision on an ongoing basis

Health and Safety and Risk Management

• Take personal responsibility for own safety e.g. reporting concerns. Report and document any faults/repairs/maintenance issues.
• Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures including serious untoward incidents and accident reporting.
• Conduct health and safety audits as required.

About you

Essential Criteria

• At least one year experience as a team lead or manager in a care setting
• Relevant qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Full UK driving license and access to car
• NISCC Registered

Desirable Criteria

• 1 year paid experience in Learning disability services
• Experience supporting people with ASD
• Experience in managing behaviours of concern
• Experience in using positive behaviour support plans
• Excellent communication
• Experience in using MAPA, CPI, MVA or similar

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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.