Team Leader - Leith

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a full time Team Leader to join our team at Heron Court in Leith.

You will provide support to the Deputy and Registered Manager in the day to day running of Heron Court, our Supported Living Service, encouraging a values-based culture and ensuring we provide the highest quality care.

Team Leaders are responsible for leading a designated group of support workers to ensure that excellent services are delivered to each person supported by Lifeways.

Candidates should have a minimum of one year’s supervisory experience working with learning disabilities or autism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and supervise the delivery of person centered services to all people using the service
• Support the Registered Manager in the completion of accurate rota and timesheet information
• Promote and support the health and safety of both people using the service and support staff
• Ensure that the actions of all staff directly supporting people using the service support their care, protection and well-being
• Develop own knowledge and practice relative to continuous service improvement
• Provide support and supervision to Support Workers
• Use and develop methods and systems to communicate, record and report
• Maintain and share evidence based records and reports

We value our staff and work hard to develop their skills through the provision of training and support. We are expanding and so there are real opportunities for career development. 

Successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme and register with the SSSC.

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