Team Leader California House 8 hours per week (Permanent) with the option of Full Time with the addition of a Support Worker contract

Purpose of Role

Provide leadership and day to day supervision within your support worker team acting as a positive role model at all times and providing a needs led service to adults with a learning disability by adopting a person centred approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.

Service Provision

·         Ensure that the support team fully understand the service needs and support plans of each person they support, and that the service provided reflects the individuals needs and wishes.

·         Support individuals with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices enabling them to take control of their own lives, increasing independence.

·         Advocate for service user’s and ensure all health and social needs are explored and met.

·         Develop positive relationships with families and carers.

·         Ensure thorough record keeping and evidence progress against desired outcomes.

·         Administer medication in line with Carlisle Mencaps medication policy.

·         Work professionally with outside agencies, including but not limited to commissioners, Adult Social Care and health professionals.

·         Contribute to/attend reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.

·         Take the lead on supporting individuals to reach their full potential and engage with activities.

Leadership

·         Through positive role modelling, you will encourage and support the team to behave and communicate in a manner that aligns with Carlisle Mencap’s Social Care Values and Behaviours.

·         Motivate, support and mentor the staff team.

·         Ensure there is positive, open and structured communication within the team.

·         Promote good team working and staff conflict resolutions.

·         Provide effective supervision to the support workers.

·         In conjunction with the Service Manager, organise rotas and ensure the shifts are covered safely.

·         Undertake audits within the service to ensure that the home is running to standard

·         Undertake medication observations with staff team to ensure staff are up to date with their training and the administration of medication is in line with Policies and procedures.

·         Develop and implement personalised support plans ensuring they work alongside Positive Behaviour Support Plans.

·         Induct new staff into the services ensuring they have the knowledge required to support the service users with their needs and wishes.

·         When required, support the manager with the recruitment and interview process.

Safety & Administration

·         Be willing to undertake training specific to the role.

·         Be proactive in identifying risks and acting accordingly.

·         Maintain clear and detailed records.

·         Undertake finance and medication audits as required.

·         Undertake House maintenance audits as required.

·         Ensure all medication in services is stored and administered in accordance with the Medication Policy.

·         Work within and promote the Safeguarding Policies of Carlisle Mencap and Cumberland County Council Adult Social Care

·         Ensure the support team receive in-house training specific to the individual’s needs.

Organisational Compliance

·         Participate in relevant training to update and enhance knowledge base.

·         Be willing to undertake RQF level 3 in Health and Social Care.

·         Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

·         Participate in regular supervision with your line manager.

·         Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required. This may include transfer to another location or service.

·         Participate in the out of hours On Call rota.

·         Uphold the good reputation of Carlisle Mencap.

Maintain confidentiality at all times (with the exception of where there are safeguarding concerns).

Whilst the Team Leader position is for 8 hours, additional hours for Support Worker hours are available to make up to a full time 37.5 hour post

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills.

•  Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals.

•  Ability to keep accurate records.

•  Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

•  Be able to effectively deal with conflict

Desirable

• Understanding of alternative communication strategies – Makaton/PECS.

•  Ability to use assistive communication devices.

•  Full driving license and access to a car.

•  Advocacy skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to engage in training and work towards qualifications relevant to the role

Desirable

• RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

• Willingness to undertake RQF level 5 in Health and Social Care.

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Awareness of Person-Centred Planning principles.

•  Previous experience of working with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders or Learning Disabilities.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

• Ability to manage in a variety of situations

Attitude and Personal Attributes

Essential

• A friendly and approachable attitude.

• Committed to empowering clients to meet their full potential.

• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

•  Ability to lead a team.

•  Highly motivated.

•  Trustworthy and able to be a source of support and guidance for our clients.

• To be able to work flexibly, including, evenings, weekends and overnights.

Desirable

• To have a broad range of hobbies and interests

Closing Date:

9th September at 12 Noon

Other important information:

Previous applicants who were unsuccessful within the last 6 months should not reapply

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship