Team Leader Learning Disabilities
Full job description
Ivy Recruitment Ltd
Salary: £26,000 per year
Are you looking for a new adventure in Social Care? Are you currently a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader and ready for progression?
Our client is looking for a Team Leader based in Great Leighs, Essex. You’ll be based in ideal location, as it is in a rural and green setting, yet still close to the local town. You will be supporting adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions.
Location: Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1QD
Permanent: Full time, working 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: £26,000per year
Additional Information: As this location is rural, you will need to have a driving licence and access to your own transport.
Your new job:
Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs.
You will be working as part of a friendly team, supporting vulnerable adults with a range of physical, mental and learning disabilities. As a Team Leader you will be expected to lead shifts and assist with coaching and inducting of new staff to the service. You will also be required to participate in the on call rota. You will write daily reports on activities, as well as devising and updating care plans and undertaking risk assessments for the people we support. You will play a vital part in providing the people we support with care and be able to profoundly improve their quality of life, assisting people who are unable to live independently by offering them the practical help they need, as well as emotional support.
This may include:
* Completing and maintaining detailed records, reports and notes
* Cleaning, cooking and shopping
* Planning and engaging in activities
* Administering and recording medication
* Complying with health and safety requirements
You!
should have sector based experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and be qualified up to NVQ/Diploma L2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme. We employ our Team Members based on their values.
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* Patient
* Understanding
* Respectful
* Caring & compassionate
* Considerate
For more information on this Team Leader opportunity apply today!
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