Community Support Leader

Thera South West has an exciting opportunity available for aCommunity Support Leader to join our team in Newton Abbott. You will join us on a full-time some shift work, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £34,245.37 per annum.

Who are we?

Thera South West is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.

Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.

Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

About the role:

This position is to manage a team delivering complex support to adults with Learning disabilities within a community setting, in a supported living capacity.

As a Community Support Leader, you will support your Operational Manager and be responsible for managing a number of teams providing support care to people with learning disability. You will ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate and other regulatory bodies, ensure best practice and coach the team to do the same. This role is key to ensuring our service meets the needs of our supports and our organisational vision.

What are the benefits available to our Community Support Leader?

• 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

What do you need to become our Community Support Leader?

• Full UK driving licence, is essential
• The successful applicant must have previous experience in the supported living industry, supporting individuals with a learning disability
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment, have the desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
• Experience in managing, supervising or team coordination in Supported living
• A strong knowledge of the Care Inspectorate and CQC Regulations
• Be caring and Confident Computer literate Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Articulate, and professional
• Be able to manage budgets, show initiative and be comfortable when it comes to problem solving

So if you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, consider a career with Thera Group. Please click "apply" now to be considered as our Community Support Leader- we would like to hear from you!

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities 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.

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