Community Support Leader

Description:

Thera Scotland has an exciting opportunity available for a Community Support Leader to join our team in Inverness. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £34,245.37 per annum.

Who are we?

Thera is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.

Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.

About the role:

We are seeking a full time Community Support Leader to join a well-established and committed team in the Highlands areas of Inverness. This position is to manage a team delivering complex support to adults with Learning disabilities within a community setting, in a supported living capacity.

As a Community Support Leader, you will support your Operational Manager and be responsible for managing a number of teams providing support care to people with learning disability. You will ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate and other regulatory bodies, ensure best practice and coach the team to do the same. This role is key to ensuring our service meets the needs of our supports and our organisational vision.

The successful applicant must have experience in managing, supervising or team coordination in Supported living. Previous experience in the supported living industry, supporting individuals with a learning disability is essential, and a strong knowledge of the Care Inspectorate and CQC is also required.

What are the benefits?

Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities

Flexible working hours for work life balance

Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)

33 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)

Employee support line to support you and your family

Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free PVG check

Refer a friend and earn up to £300

Cycle to Work Scheme

Well-being initiatives

Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan

An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work

What do you need to become our Community Support Leader?

Full UK driving license and ability to drive is essential. 

Experience in managing, supervising or team coordination in Supported living

A strong knowledge of the Care Inspectorate and SSSC Compassionate

Be caring and Confident Computer literate Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Articulate, and professional

Be able to manage budgets, show initiative and be comfortable when it comes to problem solving

So if you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group. Please click "apply" now to be considered as our Community Support Leader- we would like to hear from you!

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.

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