Salary: £26,000 - £31,659 per annum
Hours: 36 per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about leading a team that supports people with Learning Disabilities? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

Our Kent Learning Disabilities Service is currently looking for a Team Leader to join our friendly dynamic team in Tonbridge.

We provide a 24/7 service, you'll therefore need to be available to work evenings and weekends when required.

Who we are

We provide supported accommodation and community support services to vulnerable people in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. We support survivors of domestic abuse, homeless individuals and families, young people, ex-offenders, refugees, people with a learning disability, those experiencing mental health problems and Syrian refugees that come to this country under a Government led initiative for resettlement across Kent.

We provide supported accommodation and community support services to vulnerable people in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. We support survivors of domestic abuse, homeless individuals and families, young people, ex-offenders, refugees, people with a learning disability, those experiencing mental health problems and Syrian refugees who come to this country under a government-led initiative for resettlement across Kent.

What you'll be doing

You'll work with and support the Project Manager to deliver accommodation-based and community support services of exceptional quality. We'll look to you to inspire, motivate and support a team of Support Workers, having day-to-day responsibility for supervising staff; including 1-2-1 support; Financial and Health and Safety Auditing of the scheme; managing the staff rota and monitoring performance.

You'll also be tasked with assessing and managing risk effectively and reporting concerns to the Project Manager, as well as ensuring that we provide a healthy and safe environment for both customers and staff.

What you'll need

* A calm, efficient and structured approach to your work
* A thorough understanding of the needs of vulnerable people, risk assessment, risk management and best practice
* A good understanding of how to support and motivate a team
* An excellent knowledge of Safeguarding

What's in it for you?

* Competitive salary
* 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service
* An opportunity to be a part of a friendly successful team.
* A great working environment
* Excellent support and encouragement to fulfil your role

If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th October 2023 at midnight.

For further details on this vacancy, please click 'apply' or visit our website.

As you can imagine, the full job description includes lots more detail so do check it out on our vacancies page.

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult plus ABL Criminal Record Check.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.