Description
We are seeking an experienced care professional to join our respite service as a Team Leader. The successful candidate will support the Registered Care Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy respite provision, ensuring that service users receive safe, effective and personalised support during their stay.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the day-to-day management of the respite service
- Supervise and support staff, providing leadership, guidance and coaching
- Ensure support plans are delivered effectively and reviewed regularly
- Promote independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing for service users
- Act as a key worker and maintain positive relationships with families, carers and advocates
- Support the planning and delivery of meaningful activities, outings and short-break experiences
- Assist with admissions, stays and planned departures from the service
- Administer medication in line with policies and procedures
- Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with safeguarding, care and health and safety requirements
- Undertake risk assessments and help maintain a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors
- Deputise for the Registered Care Manager when required
Requirements:
- Experience working within a residential, respite, supported living or social care setting
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or additional support needs
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and person-centred support
- Experience building positive relationships with families, carers and partner agencies
- The ability to motivate, develop and support staff
- Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
- A commitment to promoting independence, dignity and positive outcomes for service users
- A flexible approach and willingness to respond to the needs of the service
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- 36 hour week
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure discounts
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Perkbox benefits
- Mental health support and counselling services
- Travel support
- Trade union membership