Community Support Leader
Job Description
Job title: Community Support Leader
Company: Thera Trust
Job description: Job Title: Community Support Leader
Location: Abingdon/Didcot, Oxfordshire
Contract: Permeant
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Up to 34,245,37
Reference: 062571
Information: Drivers Essential
We are seeking a full time Community Support Leader to join a well-established and committed team in Abingdon/Didcot
This position is to manage a team delivering complex support to adults with Learning disabilities within a community setting, in a supported living capacity.
A great opportunity has arisen for someone who is self-motivated with leadership qualities to work as a Community Support Leader in our Supported Living Services in Abingdon/Didcot .
You will use your knowledge and experience directly supporting people and getting to know them and their requirements for support. You will lead, manage, and work with the support team to effective support in line with people¿s plans, safety, and contractual requirements.
You will be involved in the general day to day management of the Support Worker team and participate in rota management, project planning and on call duties amongst other things.
The Community Support Leader will implement The Camden Society vision, values, policies, and procedures and will ensure the quality of support is always maintained and that it complies with regulatory requirements such as the Care Act 2014.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Some recent or past management/supervisory experience.
- Experience of working for people with a Learning Disability
- The ability to manage effectively in a change environment.
- An ability to communicate effectively and relate to a wide range of people and groups.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Sound analytical and problem solving skills.
What are the Benefits?
- Annualised Hours guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities.
- Flexible working hours for work life balance
- Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
- 33 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
- Employee support line to support you and your family.
- Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career.
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Free DBS check
- Refer a friend and earn up to £300.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Well-being initiatives
- Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group.
For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email newtalent@thera.co.uk
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunity employer.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.
Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyones safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care
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Location: Oxfordshire
