Service Leader Level 3 - Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne

Community Integrated Care; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A large health and social care charity in the UK is seeking dedicated professionals to support young adults with various complex care needs. The role involves fostering a respectful and caring environment while working independently and as part of a team. Candidates should have professional qualifications in Health and Social Care along with experience in complex care settings. This position offers competitive salary and meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of those supported.

Benefits

Salary from £34,102 – £35,694

Flexible working hours

33 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in a health and social care setting.
• Experience leading teams and managing performance.
• Experience working with complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with diverse needs in a caring manner.
• Participate in MDT case reviews for individuals.
• Ensure safety and quality of life for those supported.

Skills

Caring and respectful approach

Independent working

Understanding of person-centred support

Team leadership

Complex care experience

Education

Professional qualification in Health and Social Care

Continuing professional development evidence

Job description

Overview

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enrich the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting, rewarding work and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do.

Benefits & USP’s

• Salary from £34,102 – £35,694 (depending on experience)
• Work that feels meaningful, not like a job
• Multi‑award‑winning charity that invests all profits back into the people we support, our workforce and local communities
• Managed by supportive senior leaders
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• Pension scheme
• No uniform – we wear casual clothes
• Flexible working hours & shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS / PVG
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing professional development & progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Investment in your wellbeing

About the Role

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role: We are six young adults in their 20s and 30s. We share one thing – how different and unique we all are. We are mobile and like to get out and about. Some of us may require different levels of support in our home or in the community. We have different challenges in our lives, including learning difficulties, communication, and autism.

We have a large staff team at Ridgewood who are all trained to support us and our needs.

Responsibilities & Experience

• Experience of getting to know people individually and ensuring their needs are met in a caring, kind and respectful way.
• Experience of working independently.
• Understanding of person‑centred support.
• Experience of working in Complex Care within a social or health care setting.
• Working with MDT teams and participating in Complex Care case reviews for people supported.
• Working with people supported who present behaviours that require intensive support planning and management to ensure their safety and quality of life at all times.
• Proven track record of working in a health and social care setting.
• Working to budgetary targets and improvement plans.
• Experience of leading teams and managing performance.
• Experience of working to CQC/CI regulations and inspection processes.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Health and Social Care: qualified Nurse, Social Worker, SVQ Level 4 (Scot)/ Care and Management Level 5 (Eng).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Medication Level 3 training and ability to undertake competency assessments for support workers (desirable).

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of getting to know people individually and ensuring their needs are met in a caring, kind and respectful way.
• Experience of working independently.
• Understanding of person‑centred support.
• Experience of working in Complex Care within a social or health care setting.
• Working with MDT teams and participating in Complex Care case reviews for people supported.
• Working with people supported who present behaviours that require intensive support planning and management to ensure their safety and quality of life at all times.
• Proven track record of working in a health and social care setting.
• Working to budgetary targets and improvement plans.
• Experience of leading teams and managing performance.
• Experience of working to CQC/CI regulations and inspection processes.

Values

• Patience
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
• A strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Determination
• A problem solver
• Resilience

Apply

If you have read this advert and feel it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click ‘Apply’ to start our short application form.
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Vicki Andrews, our recruitment specialist, for a friendly informal chat on 07816 268813 or email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities

Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

A Place I Belong

We aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We value diversity and want everyone to bring their true selves to work.

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