Premier Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a well-established care organisation based in Canterbury to recruit forward thinking Assistant Team Leader to join their team.
This is a full-time and permanent role.
We are looking for candidate who is experienced in supporting people with complex needs, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum and behaviour.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To supervise and lead a team of support workers to enable our service users to lead as fulfilling and satisfying a life as they possibly can.
To act as a role model for staff, so that they are encouraged to understand the people you are support.
To be actively engaged with service users and staff, continuously seeking opportunities for improvements to service user's lifestyles and staff's skills and commitment to achieve this.
To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and other whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.
Qualifications and skills: You will have experience in working with complex individuals and will hold a level 3 diploma in health and social care.
Positive behaviour training would be an advantage however you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of working with complex people and the challenges they face.
You will be forward thinking and use communication to facilitate and break down barriers to good care.
Personal Characteristics: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.
Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
The ability to keep calm under pressure.
Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills.
The passion to work with vulnerable Adults.
The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
If interested, please kindly apply directly or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.
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