Team Leader

PurposeDo you want the autonomy and freedom to enhance the lives of the people we support?You will ensure that all needs assessments, support plans and risk assessments are kept up to date.
There will also be direct engagement and liaison with social workers, family members and key workers as requiredLocation & TravelCommunity-basedThis role will be based at our Oaklands Park and Grange Village sites in Newnham-on-Severn.
You must be able to travel to these locations.
There will be travel required between locations as part of your role.Duties & ResponsibilitiesMain responsibilities1.
Plan and organise the delivery of support and care by your team, ensuring that there are up-to-date person-centred needs assessments, support plans and risk assessments in place that are regularly reviewed; incidents, complaints, accidents and near-misses are appropriately recorded, and there are adequate records and rotas in place to evidence the provision of support and care in accordance with contractual and regulatory expectations.2.
Ensure tenants receive support and care in accordance with their person centred needs assessments, support plans and risk assessments to foster their wellbeing and development and fulfil their potential for independence, choice, inclusion and control by, for example:Encouraging and supporting the tenants to maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming living environment.Supporting tenants to use appropriate laundry equipment enabling them to do their laundry and look after their clothing so they have suitable and clean clothing to wear.Planning, shopping and preparing healthy and wholesome meals alongside the tenants, taking into account their choices and wishes.Supporting tenants to maintain health and well-being by assisting them to arrange and attend medical appointments.Supporting and encouraging tenants to maintain an active and supportive social life taking into account individual choices and wishes.Accessing training, work and support.3.
Ensure tenants receive their housing related support by enabling tenants to look after their finances (developing appropriate budgeting and financial training including support to access benefits and maintain them and assist them to understand and maintain their tenancy) and assisting tenants to access services from the landlord including to access maintenance services and reporting non-functioning safety and security measures.4.
Assist with (where the appropriate registration is in place) or arrange for tenants' personal care where required (eg.
bathing, hair washing etc).5.
Liaise professionally with tenants' parents, social workers and others to make sure that the network of support around each tenant is functioning effectively.6.
Support, supervise and direct Support Workers to provide a high quality of support and care, making sure they complete their induction, and this is recorded, have individual learning plans that are regularly reviewed and updated, are supervised regularly and supervision records kept, and conduct and record their annual review.7.
Work within the organisations' policies and procedures and actively promote the equality, diversity and the human rights of tenants.8.
Undertake such other tasks as required by the Care & Support Manager to help develop and maintain the high quality of service required.9.
Undertake personal and professional development to develop an understanding of our philosophy and values and how these inform and guide practice in the key responsibilities of the role.10.
Supervise the activity of any staff or contractors working in or around the properties (eg.
cleaners, maintenance men, gardeners, cooks etc).11.
Supervise any guest or local volunteers ensuring they are able to make a meaningful contribution appropriate for their level of understanding and qualifications.Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceAt least three years previous experience of working within a care or support setting, ideally with adults with learning disabilities, with at least one year at a more senior level.Previous experience of working in anthroposophical organisations providing social care is desirable but not essential.Working knowledge of person-centred support and care planning, needs and risk assessment, safeguarding, first line supervision, health and safety, and equalities and human rights essential.Being supportive of our values and philosophy and our approach to building community is desirable for this role.Driving license is desirable but not essential.QualificationsReasonable general education (evidence of numeracy and literacy).Minimum Level 3 Diploma, preferred Level 5 in Health and Social care, or equivalent.Key CompetenciesRespecting and Understanding Others Works in a way consistent with the 'Great interactions' policy.
Adopts a person-centred approach when working with people who use the community's services.
Values others as individuals, treating them with respect and dignity.
Treats others equitably and consistently.
Understands issues from others' viewpoints and builds an atmosphere of trust and openness.
Reacts to others in a non-judgemental way, tailoring the approach depending on the individual.Working With & Developing Others Has a clear belief in the capacity of self and others to succeed.
Provides others with support, assistance and guidance to develop and improve their capabilities.
Continuously develops and learns by actively seeking feedback and development opportunities.
Motivates practitioners and other colleagues, acts as a mentor and role model.
Works well with others and assists colleagues when they need support.
Promotes best practice within the team.Influential communication Uses a variety of methods and tailors style to communicate with others in a clear and positive way, that has meaning for them.
Understands the importance of listening and sensing when communicating with others, and that this attentiveness needs to be felt by the other person.
Uses own passion, enthusiasm and appropriate humour to influence others.
Acts as a role model/advocate for people who use services, colleagues and mediators.
Willing to challenge negative or less effective behaviours to improve the practice.Problem Solving & Decision Making Is able to collect, evaluate and interpret information, quick grasp of relevant issues.
Explores alternative ways of resolving problems.
Makes timely and appropriate decisions, involving the right people in decision making.
Is aware of how the decisions made will affect both the short term and long-term situations.
Is willing to take difficult, unpopular but necessary decisions to improve the practice.Adaptability & Openness Is open to personal learning and development.
Is open to change and new developments.
Can deal with new and unfamiliar situations.
Adopts a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Works independently and without supervision.
Is resilient and copes well in emergencies.Conscientiousness Completes work to high standards and with the best interests of people we support in mind.
Looks for ways of improving and maintaining quality of the practice and service provision.
Works in a conscientious and diligent manner.
Is able to plan, organise and prioritise.
Has a consistent and orderly approach to work.
Is able to think ahead, evaluate risks and develop contingencies when planning. Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.