House Leader / Senior Support Worker / Team Leader

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely make a difference? We are working with a respected, low-turnover supported living organisation seeking a House Leader to join their team in Aylesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking to progress within a supportive, values-driven environment.\\n\\nYou’ll be leading a small 4 bed service supporting adults with mental health needs, psychiatric backgrounds, and behaviours that may challenge.

The organisation prides itself on a strong, positive working culture and is committed to staff development, consistency and best practice.\\n\\nAbout the Role\\n\\nAs House Leader, you will:\\n\\n * \\n\\n Lead by example, supporting and supervising support staff to maintain high standards\\n\\n * \\n\\n Oversee the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the home\\n\\n * \\n\\n Use a person-centred approach to promote independence, personal growth and meaningful decision-making for residents\\n\\n * \\n\\n Liaise with external professionals, local authority contacts and social care coordinators\\n\\n * \\n\\n Ensure all processes, policies and safeguarding standards are followed\\n\\n * \\n\\n Organise tasks within the home, including daily operations, maintenance arrangements and resident support\\n\\n * \\n\\n Complete care plans, risk assessments, digital records and incident reporting to required standards\\n\\n * \\n\\n Provide thorough handovers and ensure consistent communication across the team\\n\\n * \\n\\n Investigate and respond to significant events with professionalism and attention to detail\\n\\n * \\n\\n Support the onboarding of new residents and staff\\n\\n * \\n\\n Work closely with the management team on audits, updates and service improvements\\n\\n * \\n\\n Participate in training, team meetings and ongoing development initiatives\\n\\nSkills & Experience Needed\\n\\n * \\n\\n Experience in care or supported living settings\\n\\n * \\n\\n Previous supervisory or team-leading experience\\n\\n * \\n\\n Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities\\n\\n * \\n\\n IT literacy, including use of digital care systems\\n\\n * \\n\\n Excellent communication skills with residents, colleagues and external professionals\\n\\n * \\n\\n Compassion, patience and the ability to support individuals with complex mental health needs\\n\\n * \\n\\n A logical, consistent and process-driven work approach\\n\\n * \\n\\n A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and best practice\\n\\nWhat’s on Offer\\n\\n * \\n\\n A stable working environment with low staff turnover\\n\\n * \\n\\n Genuine career progression as the organisation continues to grow\\n\\n * \\n\\n Supportive management and ongoing training opportunities\\n\\n * \\n\\n A role where your leadership directly contributes to resident wellbeing and service quality\\n\\nIf you’re motivated, organised and passionate about delivering high-quality support, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding leadership opportunity