Avicenna Supported Living
Team Leader - Supported Living
Peacehaven, East Sussex•Full-time
£13.89 - £15.39 hourly
£13.89 - £15.39 hourly
About the Job
Team Leader* – Supported Living
Avicenna Supported Living:
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Supported Living team, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex support needs.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining direct support with responsibility for guiding staff, maintaining high standards of care and supporting the day-to-day running of the service.
The Role
You will:
- Lead and support staff during shifts.
- Write, review and update care plans and risk assessments.
- Support the implementation and review of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
- Complete staff supervisions and competency assessments.
- Monitor care records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Support medication management, safeguarding and quality assurance.
- Coach and guide staff to maintain good practice.
- Work closely with management, families and other professionals.
- Provide direct support when required and promote independence, choice and positive risk-taking.
About You
Essential:
- Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Good experience within adult social care, ideally learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Previous senior, supervisory or leadership experience.
- Working knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
- Experience writing or reviewing care/support plans and risk assessments.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support.
- Confident supporting, guiding and developing staff.
- Good written, verbal and IT skills.
Desirable:
- Experience completing staff supervisions and competency assessments.
- Experience supporting people with complex needs or behaviours of concern.
- Medication and quality assurance experience.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Who We're Looking For:
- We want someone who is calm, organised, approachable and confident taking responsibility.
- You'll need to be comfortable leading by example, challenging poor practice when necessary and supporting your team to provide safe, consistent and genuinely person-centred support.
- This isn't an office-based management role. We want a Team Leader who is visible, hands-on and knows both the people we support and the staff team.
- If you're an experienced Senior Support Worker ready for the next step, or an established Team Leader looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
*Sorry, we do not currently offer sponsorship for this role