Team Leader Supported Living / Supervisor Supported Living/ Field Care

ROLE: Team Leader Supported Living / Supervisor Supported Living/ Field Care Supervisor/Senior Carer

**** £1,000 Welcome Bonus, 50% after successful completion of probation and 50% after 9 months.****

SALARY: £25,688 - £34,320 (£12.35 - £16.50 per hour) Dependant on experience.

NO SLEEP INS REQUIRED

Hours - Full Time

About the role

As a Team Leader Supported Living / Supervisor Supported Living/ Field Care Supervisor/Senior Carer, you will be an integral part of the team, ensuring high-quality support across multiple locations, this role is community and office based. Your responsibilities will include overseeing staff performance, managing employee rotas, and developing and implementing key team strategies and policies.

You will respond to incidents and safeguarding issues, ensure the effective delivery of care plans, and maintain strict adherence to protocols. Additionally, you will assist with staff inductions and collaborate with management on care plan adjustments and risk assessments. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive operational excellence, and contribute to impactful service delivery.

Opportunity

We are seeking candidates for a Team Leader Supported Living / Supervisor Supported Living/ Field Care Supervisor/Senior Carer Team Leader Supported Living / Supervisor Supported Living/ Field Care Supervisor/Senior Carer. This is an exciting opportunity with a company committed to providing exceptional support for children and young people aged 12-21 in semi-independent residential settings in Milton Keynes, Bedford, and surrounding areas. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people by working in homes that foster a safe, nurturing, and positive environment, enabling each individual to thrive and reach their full potential.

As a leading provider, this organisation offers individuals residential support for a wide range of complex needs, including: emotional and behavioural difficulties, mild autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. Their therapeutic approach prepares young people for independence by addressing their emotional and behavioural needs.

Joining their team offers a supportive and flexible work environment with opportunities for excellent training and skill development in childcare and support services.

Key duties

• You may be required to provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the service. Mileage allowance available.
• Support management in conducting regular supervision meetings to review staff progress, address challenges, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities following established protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with managers to develop, maintain, and monitor employee rota schedules as needed to accommodate changes in placement needs, workload, staffing levels, or other priorities as set out by management.
• Support the line manager in the development and implementation of team meetings, strategic plans, policies, and procedures to ensure the effective operation in line with regulatory requirements and organisational objectives.
• On call to respond to all incidents and safeguarding concerns following established protocols and procedures. (On call rota is flexible and to be given to Senior Management and Support staff each week.)
• Develop and ensure that care/support plans are effectively implemented and regularly reviewed to address evolving needs and promote client independence and quality of life.
• Assist management in overseeing the quality control and assurance of submitted reports.
• Ensure staff maintain strict adherence to established rules and procedures at all placements, maintaining consistency and integrity throughout, by reviewing packages, performing spot checks.
• Liaise with management and HR and assist with the induction process for new staff members, ensuring that all recruits undergo comprehensive training and have the appropriate resources to complete their induction.
• Work in collaboration with management in making informed decisions regarding any change of care plan and risk assessment, including during emergencies.

Requirements/what do we need from you?

• Self-employed individual required.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Strong knowledge in safeguarding, child protection and health & safety required.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience working with children and young people who may have mental health, behavioural, emotional needs such as Autism, ADHD and Learning Difficulties is required.
• Passionate, positive, and caring individuals dedicated to supporting children and young people in residential settings required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Skills in British Sign Language (BSL) or knowledge of multi-sensory impairments and learning difficulties is preferred.
• Restrained Train or deprivation of Liberty (DOLs) training is preferred .
• Autism Training is preferred.

Benefits

• Fully funded training schemes and qualifications.
• Welcome Bonus 50% after successful completion of probation and 50% after 6 months.
• Fully paid Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the support certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities.
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.
• Paid annual leave.
• On-site parking

Application details

• Prospective employees must provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK, as per the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and UKVI requirements. Details on acceptable documents will be provided if you are invited to an interview.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
• Job titles for this role include Field Support Supervisor/Team Leader/Senior Support Worker/Field Care Supervisor.
• The position involves a safer recruitment process, which includes an enhanced DBS check and full reference checks.
• Triad Care is dedicated to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers must share this commitment.
• Successful applicants will complete an enhanced DBS check and employment verification before starting work.
• All candidates must be already registered as Self-employed.

For further information, please contact our HR Team through the details available on our website.

The position involves working shifts, weekends and occasional on call-nights.

The shifts are flexible.

Full UK Driving licence is required. Must be able to commute.

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Location: Oldbrook, GB

Posted Date: 9/20/2024