Relocate to Guernsey - Team Leader - Adult Disability Team

• Provide support in various settings, including residential homes, supported living, and short break services.
• Engage service users in daily activities such as cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc., following the active support model.
• Encourage participation of service users in activities and promote independence.
• Coordinate and lead a team within the service.
• Develop and implement individualised care and support programmes.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members and associated agencies to coordinate complex care arrangements.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with service users, colleagues, and families.
• Aid in the growth, training, and evaluation of junior colleagues.
• Contribute to onboarding new team members.
• Provide guidance and training within the team.
• Offer active support and individual coaching to support staff.
• Procure necessary goods and services for service user needs.
• Under guidance, develop leadership skills in supervising junior staff.
• Coordinate and lead team efforts.
• Manage scheduling and rota assignments.
• Handle accidents/incidents using approved reporting protocols and following organisational policies.
• Independently communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and external agencies.
• Resolve conflicts and address service user issues, referring to appropriate resources when necessary.
• Manage complex, sensitive, or contentious information exchanges.
• Participate in required audits.

• Qualified RNLD
• NMC registration
• Previous mental health nursing experience
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driving licence (negotiable with the manager depending on the area).
• Leadership skills.
• Caring and empathetic nature.
• Understanding of learning disabilities and/or autism, person-centred care, and positive behavioural support.

• Flexible shift system offering 24-hour support.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• DBS check required.

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