Join to apply for the Support Team Leader / Service Manager - Learning Disabilities role at Virtual Bridges.
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Hours: 24 hours off rota, 16 hours on rota (including sleeps 1-2 per month)
This is a 6 bed service for adults with Learning Disabilities.
The role is overseeing 2 services:
1. First is fully occupied with 4 gentlemen, with varying needs, none of which are complex; 2 are quite independent with minimal hours.
2. Second service is 2 separate cottages, with 1 female living in each.
Staff team across both services totals 16.
As the Support Team Leader/Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the service. You will lead a team of support staff, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered consistently across all sites. Your responsibilities will include staff management, training, compliance, and ensuring the well-being and development of individuals with learning disabilities in our care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team of support staff.
* Provide guidance, support, and supervision to staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support services.
* Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of staff members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures, and implement any necessary improvements.
* Foster positive relationships with individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and external stakeholders.
* Monitor and review care plans, assessments, and support strategies to ensure they meet the individual needs and preferences of those we support.
* Collaborate with other departments and professionals to coordinate care and support services effectively.
* Manage budgets, resources, and administrative tasks efficiently.
Qualifications And Experience:
* Proven experience in a supervisory, front-line role within CQC regulated settings.
* Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
* Already hold the level 5 in health and social care or already be working towards this or willing to complete this within a set time-frame.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices within the social care sector.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary £28,000 - £32,000.
* Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing organisation.
* Comprehensive training and support.
* Pension scheme.
* Employee assistance program.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and possess the skills and experience required for this role, I would love to hear from you.
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