Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 years supporting adults with support needs
At least two years’ experience of supervising staff or managing services for people with learning disabilities and autism
A relevant professional qualification (e.g., RNLD, DipSW, BASW, NVQ IV)
Degree level academic qualifications /management qualifications
Ability to engage with service users and to develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships
Clear verbal communication and listening skills
Good written communication skills and the ability to develop person-centred support plans and complete relevant documentation
A non-judgmental, accepting approach to working with people who may have behaviours of concern
Ability to liaise in a professional manner with other agencies and to work positively with the families and friends of service users
Well motivated and proactive with a good work ethic and strong duty of care
Ability to provide respectful personal care and to promote dignity
Experience of evaluating, monitoring and reviewing services
Applicants must be physically fit enough to perform Breakaway Techniques
Ability to work in a calm, patient, sensitive manner at a pace appropriate to the needs of the individual. I
Punctual and reliable Interview & References Essential 16 Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Possession of clean driving license and willingness to drive service user vehicles.

About you:

You will be a great communicator – able to talk clearly and be an excellent listener

You will be warm, compassionate and caring

You will be a dynamic leader, committed to creating the best quality of service

You will be able to build others skills through coaching and 1:1 support

You will be an excellent problem solver

You will be observant, diligent and have excellent attention to detail

You will enjoy supporting people to live their best life

You will be physically and mentally resilient due to the nature of the work

You will be happy working in a consistent, predictable way, enjoying a calm and quiet environment that meets individual’s needs

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period.

Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff

Free employee support programme

All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams

Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma

Hours of Work:

Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time, to be worked flexibly according to a rota and to include evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleep-in shifts in line with the needs of the service.

Disclosure Checks: All appointments will be subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and ISA checks.

Supported Living Manager , Chorley

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