Team Leader – Support Worker

Team Leader (Independent Living at Home)

SIL is a service user led, ‘not for profit’, organisation providing services that enable older and disabled people to live independently and access the community.

We are pleased to announce that we currently have a unique opportunity for a self-starting individual to come and join our team in the role of Team Leader.

This role requires a degree of flexibility, initiative and the ability to work unsupervised on a day to day basis.

You will also get to work in an environment that promotes both personal and professional development, supports wellness in the workplace and a good work life balance. Please feel free to visit our social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) and visit the COVID hub on our website to see how we are continuing to support our employees and Service Users through COVID-19.

Key responsibilities:

• To develop, monitor and review support plans for individuals receiving support from the ILH managers
• To assist service users to plan their desired outcomes and facilitate the implementation of their plans. This includes supporting a team approach to allocating specific responsibilities to team members and monitoring implementation.
• To work with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure all support needs / hours are met. This will include spending at least 66% of working time directly supporting service users.
• To plan and implement continuity of on call cover as part of a team
• To ensure that support staff are supervised, appraised and involved in regular team meetings

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of working in the Health and Social Care Sector
• Health & Social Care Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
• Commitment to supporting older and disabled people to have more choice and control over their daily lives
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and File Management
• Experience of rota planning, risk assessments and support plans
• Experience of communicating with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate a confident approach and to remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrates a person-centred approach

What we can offer you:

• Comprehensive induction
• Paid company sick pay
• Blue-light card
• Regular supervision and support
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and flexible work environment
• Social events program
• 28 days annual leave
• Free parking onsite

Click on the title above for the full list of benefits and perks at SIL.

Salary: £11.43 per hour (£20,802 per annum minimum with earning potential in excess of £30,000).

Hours: 35 hours per week (days and times to be agreed).

There will be some unsociable hours to meet the needs of service users with direct support hours.

Location: Herefordshire

Interview Date: TBC

**Please note face to face interviews are subject to COVID19 Health & Safety guidance and safety measures will be in place**

For more information about SIL and the people we support watch our videos

For more information or an application pack please email HR on or telephone on 01568 616653. Informal enquiries welcome.

All disabled people who meet the essential requirements are guaranteed an interview. An enhanced DBS is required. Disclosure costs will be met by the employer.

SIL is a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and will interview all veterans and family members of service personnel who meet the essential requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:
*Please note face to face interviews are subject to COVID19 Health & Safety guidance and safety measures will be in place*