Female Senior Support Worker (Team Leader)
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Glastonbury
- Salary
- 17188.00 - 18943.00 GBP Annual + pro-rata
- Posted
- 17 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 06 Aug 2018
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Sense is looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our
professional team as a Team Leader (Social Care) at our service in
Glastonbury. This is a part time position, working 22.5 hours per week
in an accommodation service. This is a fixed term position for 12
months, after which the role will be reviewed.
Female Senior Support Worker (Team Leader)
Ref: 42743
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, part time
Location: Glastonbury
Contract type: Fixed Term
Salary: GBP17,188 - GBP18,943 per annum, pro rata
About the role
The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a
responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory
impairments and complex needs. Special attention will be paid to the
creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to
maximise the potential of each person.
You will assist the manager in the running of the service including
co-ordinating and supervising the team to ensure that all shared
responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained.
We will be shortlisting and conducting interviews as applications are
received, so please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than
the above date.
About you
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to
participate in training and development. You will need to communicate
in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with
challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own
initiative and show patience and understanding.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating
others including carrying out supervision meetings. You will have
experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the
care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the
'day to day' operation.
A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is an essential
requirement for this role.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to
appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010
Part 1 Schedule 9).
About us
Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with
complex communication needs to be understood, connected and valued.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering
services.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity
to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can
develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and
flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and
development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal
Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Closing date: Sunday 5 August 2018
Interview date: To be confirmed
To start: To be discussed at interview
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply,
please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be directed to our
website where you can download the information pack and complete the
application form.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job
description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a
disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format
for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be
found on our website.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this
commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are
subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring
that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.
No agencies please
professional team as a Team Leader (Social Care) at our service in
Glastonbury. This is a part time position, working 22.5 hours per week
in an accommodation service. This is a fixed term position for 12
months, after which the role will be reviewed.
Female Senior Support Worker (Team Leader)
Ref: 42743
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, part time
Location: Glastonbury
Contract type: Fixed Term
Salary: GBP17,188 - GBP18,943 per annum, pro rata
About the role
The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a
responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory
impairments and complex needs. Special attention will be paid to the
creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to
maximise the potential of each person.
You will assist the manager in the running of the service including
co-ordinating and supervising the team to ensure that all shared
responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained.
We will be shortlisting and conducting interviews as applications are
received, so please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than
the above date.
About you
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to
participate in training and development. You will need to communicate
in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with
challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own
initiative and show patience and understanding.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating
others including carrying out supervision meetings. You will have
experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the
care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the
'day to day' operation.
A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is an essential
requirement for this role.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to
appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010
Part 1 Schedule 9).
About us
Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with
complex communication needs to be understood, connected and valued.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering
services.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity
to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can
develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and
flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and
development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal
Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Closing date: Sunday 5 August 2018
Interview date: To be confirmed
To start: To be discussed at interview
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply,
please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be directed to our
website where you can download the information pack and complete the
application form.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job
description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a
disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format
for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be
found on our website.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this
commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are
subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring
that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.
No agencies please