Job Summary
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and motivated Senior /Team Leader to join our small residential care home supporting up to four adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that may challenge.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the highest standards of person-centred care are delivered. You will lead by example, support and supervise staff, coordinate shifts and help maintain compliance with CQC standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.
- Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that may challenge.
- Administer medication and ensure accurate medication records are maintained.
- Complete and review care plans, risk assessments and daily records.
- Act as a Link Worker/Key Worker and liaise with families and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Supervise, mentor and support staff and assist with the induction of new employees.
- Support the Registered Manager with staff rotas and the effective running of the service.
- Promote independence, dignity, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures, policies and CQC standards are consistently followed.
- Lead by example and maintain a positive, supportive working environment.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of two years’ experience supporting adults with learning disabilities in a residential care setting.(Level-3 Health & Social Care)
- Experience supporting people with autism and behaviors that may challenge.
- Previous experience leading shifts or supervising staff.
- Experience administering medication.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and person-centered care.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible to work a Rota, including weekends and to provide additional support where required.
- Carrying out audits
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to make a real difference in a small, friendly service where your leadership will have a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
We are not currently able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.
Please only apply if you meet this requirement.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
