Community Support Leader

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 04 November 2021
Salary: £25,884.20 to £30,452.00 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 December 2021
Location: Weston-On-Trent, Derby
Company: Thera East Midlands
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 039871

Summary
Job Summary
Job Title: Community Support Leader
Location: Weston-On-Trent and Aston-On-Trent
Contract: Full time
Hours: 39 hours
Salary: Up to £30,452.00 pro rata
Contact: Robert Lee or Savannah Batley
Information: This role is shift work, you must be fully flexible and be able to cover an on-call rota. Driver, full UK driving licence, is essential.

Who are Thera Group?
Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society but we can't do this without you! We need a Community Support Leader in Weston-On-Trent and Aston-On-Trent to make our vision a reality.

We have recently achieved Skills for Care endorsement which is a mark of quality in recognition of the learning and development you will receive. This is evidence that our training provision makes a significant difference to our workforce and the people we support.

What does a Community Support Leader do?
Thera East Midlands is looking for a full time Community Support Leader. You will have the responsibility for managing a number of teams providing support to people with a learning disability.

Mentoring, coaching and developing your teams to provide excellent individualised support, whilst enjoying the role they all play a part in and achieving job satisfaction.
Although it is essential that you ensure compliance with CQC and other regulatory bodies it is as important to ensuring our services meets the needs of people supported, promotes and develops their skills and meets our organisational vision.

If you would like to know more details about the role please click the job description below.

What experience do I need?
To be a Community Support Leader you will need to have previous experience in the supported living industry as well as knowledge of CQC.
You'll need great communication skills and be able manage a team. You'll be computer literate, be able to manage budgets, show initiative and be comfortable when it comes to problem solving.

You must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, Bank Holidays, and be available to be on-call.

What are the Benefits?
25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
Employee support line to support you
Continuous on the job training is provided
Contributory Pension Plan
Occupational Maternity Pay
NVQ Funding
DBS paid for by Thera
Career progression
Training for level 2 Health and Social care diploma
We also offer an employee benefits scheme, which includes:
Cycle to Work Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts

If you are having trouble accessing our Careers page, or require assistance with your application please call Jayne Flower on

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.