Package Description

Role: Team Leader

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Horley, RH6

Rate: £12.80 - £13.40 Depending on qualifications

Drivers Preferred

Based in Smallfield, Horley our new supported living service supports up-to 5 individuals with Mental Health, Autism, Mental Health Needs and Required Brain Injuries.

We understand the importance of providing person-centred support which enables independence and meets individual’s needs. Through our outcome focused approach, we support people to maximise choice and control in their own lives.

If you are an experienced Support Worker with at least 12 months' experience, an NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care and the enthusiasm and commitment to live our company values every, this may be the role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team delivering high quality support services in accordance with an agreed plan
• Promote and maintain independence, choice and respect throughout all aspects of the service
• Deliver support in accordance with the relevant National Minimum Standards
• Adhere to the company’s policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of your work
• Promote and support the health and safety of the service users at all times
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Communicate effectively with tenants, families, colleagues, managers and other professionals, both in writing and verbally
• Undertake any other duties as required by the business
• Planning rotas and general data recording and reporting,
• Delivering information to the Administrator by agreed deadlines

Requirements:

• A commitment to supporting people to live lifestyles of their choosing
• Proven experience at Senior Support Worker or Care Assistant level within a Supported Living environment
• Ability to work to a high standard on your own initiative and as part of a larger team
• QCF or NVQ Level 3 in Care, or another relevant field is essential
• A supervision qualification is desirable but not essential
• Able to work as part of a team delivering high quality support services in accordance with an agreed plan
• Demonstrate positive values in line with equal opportunities legislation
• Able to promote and maintain independence, choice and respect throughout all aspects of the service
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of your work
• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be drivers with access to a car

Why join us:

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Qualifications – we can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
• Staff Referral Scheme – earn up to a generous £1,000 for referring a friend to join our team at accomplish
• Induction- We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• Health Scheme – employees can opt into paying for a cash healthcare plan through their salary. This enables employees to claim back money towards general day to day healthcare such as opticians and dentists

Keys Group

Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.

Activities are offered by Peak through its seven specialist adventure centres including water sports, treetop and climbing centres, across England

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

£12.80 - £13.40 pay rate is applicable form the 1st April 2024 the previous rate  is £11.80 - £12.40*

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