This is a Permanent Position The Chorley ABI Service will provide a bespoke adapted supported living services for a man with anAcquired Brain Injury. The service will offer an empowering model of support which will enable himto lead a fulfilling and valued life - being part of his family, participating in his local community,developing independent living skills and achieve his personal goals. We are recruiting a team whocan provide support but also who may share his interests - like keeping fit, video games, listening tomusic, puzzles, bowling, cinema, football, snooker and socialising.We have developed the new and exciting role of Supported Living Manager to provide operationalleadership of the service in an effective but sensitive way during its mobilisation and ongoingdelivery. Due to the service development staff members recruited will initially be required to workdynamically between Chorley and an inpatient setting to ensure the smooth development of theservice and excellent transitions. The service is anticipated to mobilise by September.To lead and manage staff so as to ensure that the highest levels of performance and standardsof work are achievedCRITERIAMinimum 5 years supporting adults with support needsMinimum 2 years experience of supervising staff or managing services for people with learning disabilities and autismA relevant professional qualification (e.g., RNLD, DipSW, BASW, NVQIV)DUTIESTo co-ordinate and deploy staff resources as efficiently and flexibly as possible in relation tothe needs of the individual, activities and the requirements of the service.Organise and chair team meetings, ensuring a co-operative, cohesive team spirit and a cultureof open and honest communication.To ensure that all staff receive personal support, supervision and appraisal. To take appropriatesupportive and corrective action to ensure that performance difficulties are addressedeffectively.To ensure that staff training and development needs are identified and met. To participate inthe planning and delivery of staff training and development activities. To ensure all staffincluding yourself and other senior staff attend all training identified in a timely fashion. Training may include Breakaway and Physical Intervention which will be used as an absolute last resort.BENEFITSFree DBS checkBirthday BonusProbationary BonusCompetitive rates of pay.Free specialist training programmes.Care Certificate and Lever 2/3 Health & Social Care DiplomaAGENCY

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