Supported Living Team Leader

Diverse Abilities; Hurn, Poole, Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Diverse Abilities as a Team Leader in Supported Living and make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with physical and/or learning difficulties. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional care and support while managing service operations and staff performance. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of those we support.

Benefits

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Pensions

Paid holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Paid training and diploma progression

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Full, UK Manual Driving License and use of own vehicle for work.
• Willingness to work towards Diploma Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Managing the service within the framework of policies and legal requirements.
• Line managing staff and conducting performance reviews.
• Monitoring and recording goals and outcomes for those supported.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Leadership

Education

Diploma Level 4

Job description

Adult Services - Supporting Living, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Join our team as a Team Leader in our Supported Living service and make a real impact. Are you passionate about making a difference in someone’s life? This vital role involves empowering and guiding our dedicated Personal Support Assistants to deliver exceptional care.

You will be leading teams in providing support and personal care to people with physical and/or learning difficulties to live independently. If you are dedicated and ready to lead with compassion and drive, then submit your application today!

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing the service within the framework of Diverse Abilities’ Policies, Procedures, Commissioning, CQC standards, and legal requirements.
2. Working independently and seeking support from your Deputy Manager when necessary.
3. Identifying areas for service development.
4. Participating in the on-call system for Supported Living.
5. Line managing staff, including conducting supervisions every 6-8 weeks, probation reviews, performance reviews, and competency assessments.
6. Reporting staff performance and conduct concerns to your Deputy Manager within 24 hours.
7. Assisting with benefit claims and liaising with benefit agencies.
8. Ensuring person-centred planning reflects the needs and wishes of those supported, adhering to legal frameworks.
9. Monitoring, reviewing, and recording goals and outcomes, involving the person supported in the process to help them reach their potential across physical, mental, emotional, and lifestyle domains.

Essential skills required:

• Full, UK Manual Driving License and use of own vehicle for work.
• Numeracy and Literacy Skills.
• Diploma Level 4 (not essential but willingness to work towards it is required).

For full details on requirements and skills, please refer to the detailed job description linked above.

Commitment to safeguarding:

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Please include a full work history, including gaps, in your application. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required prior to starting. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits and bonuses:

We offer a range of employee rewards, including discounts through Blue Light Card, pensions, paid holiday, cycle to work scheme, and more. Paid training and diploma progression are provided. Long service awards at milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years include bonuses, vouchers, and additional leave.

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