Are you seeking a new opportunity where you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with learning disability, complex needs and autism? Do you have experience of leading a team and have the experience of doing with a positive approach? If so we would like to hear from you.
Working for an established and reputable organisation who provide support to vulnerable people with learning disability, complex needs, mental health, autism within services across the country, we seek a skilled Senior Support Worker for one of their services in East Lancashire.
What you'll be doing:
* Oversee daily operations for a small supported living service for adults who are non verbal with complex health needs, learning disability, ensuring high standards of care and support. Team of 12 staff.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of support staff through supervision and ongoing training.
* Ensure compliance with all legislation, policies, and standards, including CQC regulations and health & safety.
* Build strong relationships with service users, their families, and external agencies to promote person-centred care.
* Work with personalised support plans aligned with individual needs and goals, and deal with risk assessments.
* Monitor service quality through audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate records in line with legal and organisational requirements.
What you'll bring:
* Experience of leading and developing teams within a similar setting. Strong leader is key.
* Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care; Level 5 Leadership and Management is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and health & safety.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
* A compassionate, person-centred approach to support with the ability to be flexible and work on rotas with shifts including earlies, lates and sleep ins where required. Car driver.
Benefits-
Competitive salary plus extra payments for sleep ins (£75) and on call £28/£15 depending on the days on call.
25 days annual leave plus extra day off for birthdays, plus 8 days Bank Holidays
Joining bonus of £150 after successful probationary period
Excellent training and Induction programmes
Scope for career progression
Collaborative team and support
Opportunity to complete Level 5 and 7 management qualifications
Be part of a Gold standard Investor in People organisationIf you feel that you meet the above criteria and wish to learn more, please apply now!
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Salary description
£28300.00 - £28300.00 per year