Team Leader/Deputy

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our teams in Surrey, supporting people with Learning Disabilities across 5 small supported living locations.  

Previous experience working with people with Learning disabilities and Autism as well as experience in managing a team of staff to promote high quality, person centred support would be an advantage.

You will be a driver with access to a car for work purposes. (Mileage paid T&C's apply)

This role is split between management admin time and on rota support, so the ability to work flexibility, including every other weekend is essential.

Your Benefits

28 days paid holiday per year (inc. bank holidays)*
Make a genuine difference to someone's life
Blue Light Card
Pension scheme
Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements
Fantastic training and development
Paid for DBS
Refer a friend scheme (earning £100 - £400 per referral) 

About The Role

Work alongside the Support Manager to ensure that our staff are providing excellent support to the people that we work with
Play a key role in day to day management of the location
Provide support and supervision to the support staff
Manage the rota and ensure that staff are fully trained
Provide on the job coaching, feedback, and act as a role model
Take part in an on-call rota to ensure that staff have access to support when it is needed
Shifts Patterns
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the locations and to participate in the Out of Hours On-Call rota.

What skills and experience do I need?

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs
Able to work flexibly on a 7-day rota
Skills and interests in direct line management of staff and developing others
People that share our values
Excellent communication including verbal, written and IT skills
Excellent time management and organisation
Full UK driving license and own car
Have (or be willing to work towards) a level 3 Qualifications & Credit Framework Diploma (QCF)