Team Leader - Highworth

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

12/15/2024

£30,449 per annum (pro rota for part-time) + £500 welcome bonus

30 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a FEMALE ONLY Part time Team Leader to join us in Highworth to provide leadership and direction to a team supporting two young women to live life to the full.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate Team Leader to join our team of dedicated managers, as we move forward to achieve our goal of developing a comprehensive care and support service, whose ethos and values place the individual at the centre of everything we do.

The two young women have a range of health and support needs, as they enjoy a variety of social activities. Their support is delivered on a 1:1 and 2:1 basis.

Female staff only This post fulfils the requirements of a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is therefore exempt under the Equality and Diversity Act 2010.

Applicants should be able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends and should be enthusiastic about supporting our individuals in a person-centred way. The hours are based on the needs of the service. Office hours are worked 08:30 16:00, with direct support shifts being delivered 07:30 - 20:30 or 10:00 17:00.

Responsibilities

• To undertake and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Support Staff working in Cherry Orchard.
• To be responsible in supporting the Registered Services Manager in the delivery of high-quality care and support, based upon the individual personalised support plans, promoting independence, choice and enhancing inclusion in the community.
• To lead and direct the staff team to support individuals with complex communication needs and a range of physical and learning difficulties, promoting positive communication to enable the individual to achieve their hopes, goals and aspirations, maximising the individuals quality of life and minimising their behaviours of concern.
• To support the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical wellbeing and the material needs of the individual within their own home.
• Direct and oversee the effective management responsibility for Senior Support Workers, Night Staff and Support Staff.
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a care-related management role is essential.
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care Management
• Knowledge of supporting individuals with learning disabilities, Autism and behaviours of concern would be advantageous.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection guidelines
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Driver (Essential)
  
  

If you are passionate about making a difference in peoples lives and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldnt be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

• 34 days annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you to build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications.
• Health Cash Plan on completion of probation giving you access to a minimum of £695 cash back for health treatments e.g. dental, therapies, optical, maternity/paternity, NHS prescriptions etc.
• Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay.
• Get paid when you want access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet
• Access to an Employee Discount Platform from day one, with discounts and cashback for hundreds of retailers
• An employee referral scheme that allows you to earn money for referring friends and family.
  
  

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.

For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Danielle Radford-Stewart or Rebecca Rocker on 01793 765090.

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Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377.