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SalaryPURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage, development and administration of the service, in a geographically defined area in accordance with Aspire Policies and Procedures
RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist in the development and maintenance of effective management which will provide for the customers individual needs.
To assist in the provision of an appropriate and integrated package of support and social care in accordance with agreed support plans and risk assessments.
To ensure access opportunities to maintain customers independence whilst encouraging wellbeing and integration into the local community.
To work with the Area Manager to deliver a service that has a clear referral and entrance criteria.
To contribute to the preparation of reports and management information.
To support the Area Manager to maintain and monitor documentation and record keeping required by Aspire, Supporting People, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other regulatory bodies.
To undertake people related tasks in relation to workforce planning, performance and conduct, health and wellbeing and, in compliance with Aspire procedures.
To promote wellbeing and safeguard adults from abuse and ensure all safeguarding concerns are reported to line management.
To take an active role in the recruitment and retention of the workforce.
To act on and report all concerns in relation to customers and service delivery.
To promote and develop partnership working within the community and with other stakeholders.
To assist in the implementation of effective rota management to meet the needs of customers within agreed budgets.
To undertake and record regular, supervision and appraisals.
To contribute towards an annual training plan.
To involve customers in all decision making and service development and promote the role of advocacy.
To undertake other duties appropriate to this post.
To comply with the requirements of all Aspire policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
To actively promote and support Aspires Policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner.
RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will work as part of the management team maintaining a close working relationship with staff, the people we support, carers, colleagues and professional agencies in partnership with the people we support taking account of confidentiality, including data protection.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
The post holder will be community based providing the service across Leeds. Aspire operates a non-smoking policy; however the post holder will have to visit individual’s homes where other people may smoke.
SOCIAL CONDITIONS
The Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Standard hours are 37 per week worked on a flexible variable rota basis which includes weekends, evenings, sleep in duties and on call duties patch duties and bank holiday working. Flexible ways of working will be required and an ability to accommodate different lifestyles, goals and aspirations of individuals.
PROSPECTS
Promotion
Whilst no guarantee can be given to subsequent promotion, there are currently a number of higher graded posts within Aspire which potentially provide the opportunity for career progression.
Any subsequent vacancies will be filled in compliance with agreed Aspire procedures.
Training
Aspire has a positive commitment to the training and development of employees in all areas of its activities.
Similarly employees are also expected to adopt a positive attitude to any training provided and also to their own personal development.
QUALIFICATIONS
It is essential that you hold QCF in Health and Social Care or its predecessor at Level 3. If you do not hold a relevant QCF you must be willing to undertake the QCF Level 3 within six months of commencement in this post. Employees working with people who have a Learning Disability will also need to hold or to complete The Induction in Supporting People with a Learning Disability within 12 weeks of commencement in the post.
