Job Description

Are you experienced in mentoring and training a team?

Are you currently a Senior Carer or Support Worker looking to take the next step?

New Direction Support is looking to recruit Team Leaders/Practice Champions looking for a new challenge?

As a Team Leader/Practice Champion you will support the Management Team on the ground and play an important part in the care structure by mentoring Support Workers with a sole focus on delivering care that meets the specific needs of the individual. You will be part of a team who have achieved GOLD accreditation from Investors in People.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Support People with a variety of learning disabilities, autism, mental health and behaviours of concern

. Ensuring there is a positive work culture based on PBS practices

Meeting service user needs & wants

. Promoting quality of sleep (QoS) & quality of life (QoL)

Coaching staff (modelling & feedback)

Reviewing staff practices

. On Call responsibilities

QUALITIES

Patient and Tolerant

Reliable and Flexible

Determined and Motivated

Have excellent communication skills

Focused on empowering and developing people

Able to organise and prioritise effectively

. Ability to follow and promote policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL

2 years' experience in a care setting in the UK

. willing to develop own skills in a form of a qualification

. full valid UK driving licence and a car for working purposes/transport

. this role comes with some OnCall responsibilities. This could mean day or night. Do you have the flexibility for this?

BENEFITS

32-36hrs contract

Salary: 27,300.00 pro rata

Company Pension Scheme

. Free DBS

. New employee bonus scheme

. Refer a friend scheme

. Cycle to work scheme

. IT scheme

. Motor Save Scheme

. Training provided

. Overtime

Career Development / Qualifications

Increased holiday entitlement with long service

Employee Assistance Program

Team Support

. Overtime

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 27,300.00 per year

Application question(s):

Have you held a UK Driving Licence for 1+ years? This role comes with some OnCall responsibilities. This could mean day or night. Do you have the flexibility for this?
Work Location: In person