Job summary Would you thrive in a role where you can support adults with learning disabilities to live a fulfilling and meaningful life? The Partnership Domiciliary Care Agency (PDCA) at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust does just that. We provide care and support to adults (18) with learning disabilities/ autism in their own home. We offer long-term support to a small group of 14 service users and encourage them to live as independently as possible. Working with adults who have complex and high risk emotional/ behavioural difficulties gives us job satisfaction in abundance, as we empower them to follow the routines and lifestyle that they deserve. Main duties of the job As an Assistant Team Leader, you will be part of a motivated and dedicated management team. You will need to have effective communication skills including written, verbal and interpersonal skills, be organised and able to prioritise your workload and work to deadlines. This position will include providing support and supervision to staff. You will be responsible for leading the shift within the hubs. Duties will include answering the phone, deal with any emergencies, responding to alarms and completing audits, daily checks; including money checks and covering breaks and make necessary changes in staff allocations to ensure all service users and staff are safely supported. About us What Can We Offer You? As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do. As an Assistant Team Leader in our team, we can offer you: - Access to full wellbeing and psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team - Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development - Extensive bespoke induction and training programme - Access to a host of NHS discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars) - A position within a service rated as 'Good' overall by the CQC - Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days 8 bank holidays) - Access to the fantastic NHS Pension scheme Based centrally in Eastbourne, we have good transport links via train and bus and are within easy reach of the seafront, town centre and a number of parks. If you are looking for a role where your work has a clear and direct impact on an individual's quality of life, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the link in this advert or for more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Kim Allen - PDCA Team Leader: kim.allen16nhs.net / 0300 304 0774 Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-LD-20271-C Job locations Avenida Lodge Eastbourne Avenida Lodge, 3,Upper Avenue. Eastbourne BN21 3UY Job description Job responsibilities Requirements We want someone passionate and motivated; reliable, flexible, able to work under pressure in sometimes unpredictable circumstances. You will need to have good I.T skills and a sound knowledge of word, Outlook and Trust systems. Although training will be given in relevant skills to the successful applicant you should have considerable recent experience within a learning disability / challenging needs setting and hold a NVQ 3 or equivalent QCF / relevant experience. You will be expected to attend a 1-day bespoke PMVA (physical intervention training) face to face training and have a good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model. You will be responsible for leading the shift within the hubs. Duties will include answering the phone, deal with any emergencies, responding to alarms and completing audits, daily checks; including money checks and covering breaks and make necessary changes in staff allocations to ensure all service users and staff are safely supported. Job description Job responsibilities Requirements We want someone passionate and motivated; reliable, flexible, able to work under pressure in sometimes unpredictable circumstances. You will need to have good I.T skills and a sound knowledge of word, Outlook and Trust systems. Although training will be given in relevant skills to the successful applicant you should have considerable recent experience within a learning disability / challenging needs setting and hold a NVQ 3 or equivalent QCF / relevant experience. You will be expected to attend a 1-day bespoke PMVA (physical intervention training) face to face training and have a good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model. You will be responsible for leading the shift within the hubs. Duties will include answering the phone, deal with any emergencies, responding to alarms and completing audits, daily checks; including money checks and covering breaks and make necessary changes in staff allocations to ensure all service users and staff are safely supported. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3/ equivalent QCF or relevant experience Experience Essential Considerable recent experience and demonstrable achievement within learning disability and challenging needs services Experience of working with a community-based learning disability service Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3/ equivalent QCF or relevant experience Experience Essential Considerable recent experience and demonstrable achievement within learning disability and challenging needs services Experience of working with a community-based learning disability service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Avenida Lodge Eastbourne Avenida Lodge, 3,Upper Avenue. Eastbourne BN21 3UY Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)