Residential Care Leader

This is a part time 20 hour permanent post. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Care Leaders at 220 Preston Road. This is a service that provides support to adults with a learning disability, complex needs and challenging behaviours. If you have substantial experience of working in a care or support setting, a natural leader and someone who is passionate about looking after others, then this role is for you. The adult social care vision in Hull is of 'a life not a service'.

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate and supervise the care team to achieve what is important to people through person centred practice; Lead a shift and oversee the day to day running of the service; Rota manage the team effectively; Promote and safeguard the welfare of adults; Supervise and mentor staff; Conduct supervisions, performance and probation reviews; Write and develop risk assessments; Facilitate best interest reviews; Oversee and monitor care and support plans; Ensure the home's policies and procedures meet the required CQC key lines of enquiry; Complete records relating to accidents, incidents and complaints; Ensure medication is administered as per policies and procedures and oversee stock control; Support and deputise for the Deputy Care Manager; Lead the running of the residential unit in the absence of the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager; Lead by example

Requirements

Level 3 NVQ in health and social care or equivalent; Substantial experience of working in a care or support setting; Natural leader; Passionate about looking after others; Professional, energetic approach; Caring, passionate and empathic approach; Ability to manage a staff team on a shift; Ability to work independently and use own initiative; Willingness to work shifts on a rota basis including bank holidays and weekends; Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Benefits

Competitive salary; Excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS); Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service, plus eight public holidays and three additional days off; Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and methods; Supportive and forward-thinking culture; Career progression opportunities