Relocate to Guernsey - Team Leader - Adult Disability Team
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,899 to £47,590 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | AL1 |
| Company: | Sanctuary Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 209469(HE)-43033 |
Summary
Relocate to Guernsey!
Job Title: Team Leader (RNLD) - Adult Disability Team
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Grade: Band 5 - £36,899 - £42,779 BAR £43,954 - £47,590 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Adult Disability Team Leader to join our client's team. As a member of the adult disability service, you will provide vital support to individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide support in various settings, including residential homes, supported living, and short break services.
• Engage service users in daily activities such as cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc., following the active support model.
• Encourage participation of service users in activities and promote independence.
• Coordinate and lead a team within the service.
• Develop and implement individualised care and support programmes.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members and associated agencies to coordinate complex care arrangements.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with service users, colleagues, and families.
• Aid in the growth, training, and evaluation of junior colleagues.
• Contribute to onboarding new team members.
• Provide guidance and training within the team.
• Offer active support and individual coaching to support staff.
• Procure necessary goods and services for service user needs.
• Under guidance, develop leadership skills in supervising junior staff.
• Coordinate and lead team efforts.
• Manage scheduling and rota assignments.
• Handle accidents/incidents using approved reporting protocols and following organisational policies.
• Independently communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and external agencies.
• Resolve conflicts and address service user issues, referring to appropriate resources when necessary.
• Manage complex, sensitive, or contentious information exchanges.
• Participate in required audits.
Requirements:
• Qualified RNLD
• NMC registration
• Previous mental health nursing experience
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driving licence (negotiable with the manager depending on the area).
• Leadership skills.
• Caring and empathetic nature.
• Understanding of learning disabilities and/or autism, person-centred care, and positive behavioural support.
Benefits:
As an employer, we provide comprehensive relocation assistance covering interview and relocation travel expenses. Additionally, we offer competitive compensation and an annual bonus scheme of £3,000, payable after two and four years of service. For those relocating solo, subsidised accommodation is available, and we extend an 8-year Employment Permit for candidates relocating with partners or families.
Additional Information:
• Flexible shift system offering 24-hour support.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• DBS check required.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to hear from you. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme