Lead Support - Supported Living (Female)
Are you looking to help extraordinary people achieve extraordinary things? Diverse Abilities offers you the opportunity to achieve this and is now recruiting for a lead support to join our Poole and Bournemouth team in Supported Living.
Managed by: Team Leader
Rate: £11.94 per hour, £50 per sleep-in
Overall purpose:
To lead a team in providing support and personal care to people who have physical and or learning difficulties to live in their own homes.
To support the Team Leader in delivering a quality service throughout supported living while promoting Diverse Abilities in a positive manner and participating in community events.
*Due to the current demands on the service, we require a FEMALE Lead Support*
You must have a full UK Driving License for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
This role…
Manage the service and work within the overall framework of Diverse Abilities Policies and Procedures, Commissioning and CQC Standards and all legal requirements.
To be the main contact working with the service for the Team Leader
Liaise with the Team Leader regarding the person we support and staffing.
Work independently and use your own initiative, seeking advice/support from your Team Leader when necessary.
Work in partnership with and promote positive relationships with families, friends, and other professionals representing Diverse Abilities in a professional manner.
To attend all Team meetings. This is mandatory; the agenda will include important communications and on occasions training for the service.
See job description for full details.
Essential skills include…
Diploma Level 3/4 or equivalent (or willing to work towards this)
Basic numeracy and literacy
Full UK Manual Drivers License
Interpersonal Skills
Clear Communication
Person-centred approach
Pro-active
Enthusiasm
Self management
Initiative
Benefits
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to thousands of retailer, restaurant, entertainment and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, six weeks paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme.
You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
