Job Introduction
Location: Telford
Salary: £13.77 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, to include evenings and weekends and on-call rota
A job share will be considered
Interview date: 11th and 14th July
The role:
Are you a Senior Support Worker or experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh challenge where you can showcase your caring and understanding nature? Our supported living schemes support adults with learning disabilities who wish to live independently
As a Team Leader you will become a key part of a team to deliver care and support to residents living in our supported living schemes. This is an immensely rewarding role, enabling people to live independently and ensuring they get full enjoyment and fulfilment out of living in their supported housing apartment.
Reporting to and when necessary deputising for the Care Manager, you will be responsible for delivering, supervising and facilitating the delivery of packages of care and support to a number of our residents.
We are all about caring for the community and the people we support. At High Mount and Barn Farm, we support a total of 27 individuals, with all aspects of daily living including personal care, preparing meals, financial and domestic support and administering medication.
Benefits:
In return, we offer you a rewarding opportunity within a supportive team of experienced mentors and peers, ensuring you thrive throughout your career.
- Life Assurance
- Free onsite parking
- You will have access to our comprehensive training platform
- Access to a number of fantastic rewards including free and discounted tickets to popular destinations
- Access to our discounts and cashback app Rainly from day one
- Access to Blue Light Discount
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to our Cycle to Work Programme
Core Responsibilities
- You will lead the team in the delivery of a high-quality care service to our vulnerable residents
- Deputise for the Care Manager and promote safety, security, and reassurance to customers by delivering excellent care, and support services
- Support the management team with all aspects of team management including recruitment, induction, training, coaching and mentoring the Support Workers
- Ensuring service users care plans are maintained in order to meet and deliver identified care and support needs
About us:
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
- Own it – make it happen
- Improve it - move things forward.
- Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
ShireLiving offers the perfect lifestyle choice for over 55s looking to embrace retirement and plan for a hassle-free, comfortable and secure future, we support our residents to live their best life possible by promoting their personal development and independence.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Wrekin Housing Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
Next Steps:
To apply for this role, please submit your application.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.
This position does not offer sponsorship, and successful candidates will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK.
