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Brandon Trust
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Bristol, Bristol
Team Leader - Knowle
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Job Description
Brandon Trust is a charity with a unique approach to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live a life of freedom with fewer limitations. We provide a full induction, a variety of professional development opportunities and a range of benefits. In this full-time role, you will lead the team in supporting up to five males who share a home in Knowle, Bristol. They lead busy lives and enjoy accessing their community in many different ways. You'll also be part of a wider team which provides diverse day services in the community from Monday to Friday; you'll support a lively group to enjoy varied activities including volunteering at a cafe, working on allotments and visiting the local library. A role model for excellent support, you can inspire others and help to enable them to achieve their goals. We would like you to have had some experience as a team leader or in a acting team leader role. This is an exciting opportunity, the service is very fast moving and varied, you need to have excellent communication skills, great leadership skills and be able to support a team in their day-to-day roles. As team leader you'll tailor how you manage and coach people based on their individual needs, goals and levels of experience and lead your team to support the individuals to live the lives they choose. You'll monitor team performance by providing supervision and regular appraisals, to ensure that everyone is delivering the high levels of support that we pride ourselves on. You'll also have finances and other resources to manage, and legal requirements and standards to meet. You're compassionate, you love working with people, have their wellbeing as your top priority, and can build relationships based on trust and respect. You'll have some experience in a Team leader or Acting team leader role and to be able to demonstrate good team management and development skills. If you've a relevant social care and management qualification, that's even better. You're patient and understanding of people's varied needs; able to adapt your pace to match theirs. A confident problem solver and creative thinker with good communication skills, you'll overcome challenges with commitment and enthusiasm. You're passionate about what you do and are committed to ensuring that your team has the tools and guidance it needs to deliver first-class and consistent support. You're good at managing budgets and resources, and have an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and quality standards. We provide a range of benefits. All team leaders work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. All team leaders have the option of working additional hours or sleep-ins in a range of services and are paid 50-70 extra per sleep-in. Review the detailed Job Profile. Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check. We'll respond to your application within 5 working days. If successful, you'll be contacted to set up a time for a short telephone interview. If successful, this is followed by a face-to-face interview. Closing date - 23rd June, Brandon reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Full driving License is essential for this vacancy. Coronavirus update: As a key worker, you'll need to be available and able to carry out your role during the coronavirus pandemic. In line with the Government and Public Health England guidelines, we have taken appropriate measures in our recruitment process to protect our staff, candidates and the people we support during the coronavirus outbreak. Position Type: Full-time (Permanent) External Closing Date: 23/06/2020 Advertised Salary: 22,170 - 23,527 pa pro rata + benefits (dependent on qualifications & experience) External Company URL: