Team Leader - Adult Supported Living (ID:512)

Swanton Care and Community; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in Telford is seeking compassionate support staff to assist individuals with disabilities. The role involves promoting health and well-being, supporting personal choices, and facilitating social activities. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The organization values dignity and respect, aiming to empower individuals in their everyday lives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Experience of supervising teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower individuals.
• Promote health, well-being, and individual choices.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Compassionate support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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 and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. In addition, it is desirable to have:

• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, behaviours that challenge and mental health needs
• Hold or willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Have experience of supervising teams

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.

Core Values

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.
• Facilitating 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.