Job Title: Band 5 Team Leader (Registered Health or Social Care Professional) - Supported Living Team
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Salary: £36,899 - £47,590 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a dedicated professional to join our client's adult disability service team, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. This role offers a diverse working environment, including residential homes, supported living, short break services, and outreach teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and Care: Implement and evaluate programmes of care and support, promoting active participation of service users in daily activities such as cleaning, shopping, and cooking.
- Team Leadership: Co-ordinate and lead a team, developing and implementing care programmes, and managing shift responsibilities.
- Communication: Maintain professional relationships, support relatives and friends of service users, and liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
- Clinical Duties: Manage crisis situations, maintain accurate records, safeguard service users, and adhere to professional standards and guidelines.
- Health Promotion: Act as a health promoter and educator, participating in activities that promote health and wellbeing, such as horse riding, gym, and swimming.
- Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments to maximise opportunities for service users.
- Medication Management: Administer and manage medication in line with organisational policies.
Training and Development
- Supervision and Training: Participate in supervision, support junior staff, and engage in training to maintain and develop skills.
- Appraisal and Development: Participate in annual appraisals, contribute to service development, and support the induction of new staff.
- Leadership Experience: Gain experience in providing leadership, managing rotas, and handling incidents.
- Compliance
- Health and Safety: Adhere to Health and Safety policies to ensure the welfare of service users, colleagues, and self.
- Data Protection: Comply with Data Protection Law.
- Revalidation: Maintain effective registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), managing revalidation requirements proactively.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Registered Health or Social Care Professional (e.g., Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist, OT, Registered Behaviour Technician, or Social Worker) or a Degree in Health and Social Care with experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Skills: Good IT skills, excellent verbal and written communication, leadership abilities, and a caring, empathetic nature.
- Licences: A valid driving licence (flexibility can be applied by the manager).
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Includes an annual bonus, progressive annual leave, and entitlement to a pension scheme.
- Service Recognition: Previous NHS service considered towards entitlements for annual leave, maternity leave, and sick pay.
- Relocation Package: Assistance with moving to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, tailored to individual circumstances.
- Long Term Employment Permit: An 8-year permit allowing candidates to bring immediate family members who can work in any sector on the Island. Good schools are available for families.
- Accommodation: Single subsidised accommodation provided for candidates relocating to the Island.
- Additional Bonus: £3,000 payable on the second and fourth anniversary of employment.
A full DBS check will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and looking for a role that offers professional growth and a supportive working environment, we encourage you to apply.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel to join our client's team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.
