We are an employee-owned supported living organisation who specialise in providing bespoke packages of support to people with learning disabilities and complex needs who wish to live in the community in their own home.
We support adults & young people with:
· Learning disabilities
· Autism
· Physical disabilities
We are looking to recruit a Service Leader/Manager Full-time (40 hours) based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North-East, UK for this vacancy. This role involves providing 24 hr support with varied shift patterns.
£15.50 per hour & £91.52 - £114.40 for sleep-ins, with enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
If you believe you have the following, then we want to hear from you
Positive attitude, good values base and levels of empathy
Natural ability to form positive relationships
Willingness to go the extra mile
Passionate about enhancing someone’s life
A Level 5 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards this
A full UK driving license
Key responsibilities include:
Take full responsibility for and work with the Operational Manager & Senior Manager for the effective daily running of your designated service
Support the staff team to develop their skills & understanding of the supported person
Ensure all policies, procedures, & guidelines for the support of the individual are met
Carry out staff supervision, team meetings & appraisals, authorise annual leave, book staff training, complete return to work interviews
Ensure risk assessments & Person-Centred support plans are updated when needed
Ensure effective communication with all other parties that may be involved
Be part of the interview process for new staff, ensuring they are mentored & onboarded
Complete rotas & timesheets, complete monthly payroll reports
Be responsible for managing finances within the service
Update on-line data bases such as Coolcare and Nourish
Be part of the staff team & work shifts (you will not be required to work nightshift)
Be part of the on-call system, to be on stand-by & available to cover services when needed
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS check
We are unable to offer VISA Sponsorship at this time