Team Leader - Adult Supported Living (ID:487)

Swanton Care and Community; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in the East Midlands is looking for compassionate individuals to provide practical assistance and emotional support to people facing challenges. The role involves promoting health and well-being, facilitating social activities, and performing basic housekeeping duties. Ideal candidates will possess an SVQ Level 3 and have experience in support roles. A valid driving licence is essential. Join a team that values dignity and respect in care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to individuals.
• Promote health and well-being of supported individuals.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

You will need to be adaptable, flexible, with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. It is essential:

• To hold an SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Have previous experience supporting people with challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities
• Hold a valid driving licence

Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

'Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy'

The role

To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.

Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.

Facilitate social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.

General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.

As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.