- Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, and maximising independence.
- Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays.
- Can assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment.
- Have supervisory/managerial experience OR suitable level of experience in a social care setting.
- Have the ability to analyse information to be able to reach defensible decisions (demonstrating the use of risk management tools);
- Be able to manage the referral process for the support service, assessing new referrals and making joint decisions with Registered Manager regarding placements.
- Demonstrate sound regulatory knowledge on the Fundamental Standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
Care Services Team Leader - Leicestershire, United Kingdom - Leicestershire County Council
Description
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Melton Short Breaks, 21-24 Victor Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. LE13 0GG
Worker Category: Fixed Location Worker
Salary: Grade 9; £29,784 – £32,004 (pro rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a work rota and work weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 7am-10pm)
Contract Type: Fixed term – until
Closing Date: 01/05/2024
Interview Date(s): TBC
. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people's lives? Our friendly team at Melton Short Breaks are looking for a Care Services Team Leader to join us. Victor Avenue is a purpose-built respite home in Melton Mowbray, providing respite care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work closely as part of our management team, to provide person centred care.
About the Role
If you are a confident person with previous managerial experience of supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and related health needs, then this role could be perfect for you We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual ready to take on a new challenge who can help us to continue delivering high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks services
Line manage a team of support staff, providing regular, high-quality supervision, acting as the first point of contact for advice and ensuring that staff are provided with the continuing professional development they need to excel in their role
You will help us maintain high quality services through effective audit systems and ensure we deliver outcome focussed care and support. You will have the skills to identify risks complete risk assessments and have knowledge a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
You will provide direct care and support to people who use our services and have the ability to motivate and support our committed team and promote the right values and celebrate individuality and diversity.
You will be responsible for the safe storage, organisation, administration and documentation of Medication at the establishment in adherence with departmental policies and procedures
You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council's Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
We will provide the training and you will have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.
We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to meet all the following:
We'd also expect you to share and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Name: Rachel Scarbrough (Care Services Manager)
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