Sunderland Care and Support are a provider of high‑quality care who are passionate about supporting adults with mental health in our supported living division in Sunderland.
The vacancy is in our mental‑health supported living division which provides 24/7 staff provision and is designed to encourage customers to participate within their local community, develop a wide range of skills and maintain a tenancy within the city of Sunderland. Customers within our Supported Living Services have a diverse range of care needs and require a wide range of support.
The Role
We are looking for experienced individuals who can lead and motivate a team of support workers to build a sense of community, encouraging our customers to have a voice, share their views, have choice and feel at home. Qualified to at least NVQ/QCF Level 3 in adult social care or equivalent, with demonstrable experience of caring for and supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health and autism. You will also have experience of supervising and leading in a care setting.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Provide support to an agile Service Manager.
- Ensure the smooth and safe running of the service, including managing and creating the monthly rotas.
- Update and manage care plans, and support and supervise support workers, including inducting new team members.
- Oversee reporting such as medication records and health and safety checks.
- Work jointly with other professionals to ensure customers receive support which is designed to meet their own personal needs.
Working with the Care Co‑ordinator, the Team Leader will ensure the provision of high quality, person‑centred care and support, supporting practical, social and spiritual needs, leading the service delivery in line with Sunderland Care and Support values and standards and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Values
- Respect – We will care and support our customers with sensitivity and empathy, respecting equality and the beliefs and dignity of everyone in the diverse communities that we operate within.
- Innovation – We will continue to strive to achieve positive outcomes for those that we support and for our workforce by thinking differently and learning from others.
- Integrity – We will act fairly, ethically, professionally and openly in all we do.
- Caring – We will provide safe, caring and personal services that support, protect and enable our customers to live fulfilling lives.
- Partnership – We will use our energy, skills and resources to deliver the best outcomes, incorporating the perspectives of all our customers and stakeholders.
- Valued – We will engage and consult with our customers and staff to promote a culture of inclusivity and kindness. We will acknowledge excellent outcomes and practice and support customers and staff to reach their maximum potential.
Benefits
- 37 hours per week
- A starting salary of £31,022 rising to £33,699
- Designated rota pattern
- Excellent training opportunities
- A pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Career development opportunities
- A positive and rewarding job role and culture
- Work shifts on a rota including daytime, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.
For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website: https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
Contact Details:
Sunderland Care and Support Ltd Recruitment Team
