Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?
Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and encourages independence and community engagement.
We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive team leader to provide person-centred care and support to our services users. You will be based in vibrant, inter-generational Cecil Gardens and be responsible along with the Registered Manager for the operational management and quality of the service, consisting of 165 clients, each living in their own flat. You are expected to collaborate with the Social Services and other stakeholders including the Area Manager to ensure that the highest care standards are met. You will ensure an empowering service which meets the needs of our clients and works with their families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere. The ability to work in an empathic and holistic way to maintain client orientation and independence is essential. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. We are a national provider employing a diverse team of well supported staff to deliver great services in Humberside.
You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with dignified personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as, sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking to name but a few.
Previous practitioner or management experience alongside a warm, person-centered and respectful approach is essential. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and you will have the opportunity to discuss your training and development needs with us.
If you would like to discuss this rewarding post, please contact Amanda Machin (Senior Locality Manager – Yorkshire & Humberside) on 07891778384.
Creative Support offers a great range of benefits for its staff, which include:
• 25 days plus 8 statutory days annual leave
• Fully paid training courses in Leadership, Management and NVQ 4/5
• Access to the staff benefits scheme where you can access a range of benefits including discounted prices and two for one offers at theme parks, shops, restaurants and various on-line stores.
• Auto enrolment in a pension scheme with the people’s pension
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.
We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.
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