Post 16 Senior Lead - Phoenix Care Group

Job Posted: 4 November 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £27,000 to £29,000
• Industries: Health & Social Care

Phoenix Care Group are now recruiting due to the expansion of our company. We are looking for an exceptional person to join our friendly team of dedicated, hard-working professionals that are passionate about providing accessible, quality support for vulnerable people. Our emphasis is based on trust, respect, confidentiality, and compassion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people who we work with, and we expect ALL staff to share this commitment.

As part of our team, we will reward your commitment to excellence with a competitive salary. You will receive all the training and support required for career advancement with regular mentoring & training. We strongly believe in providing opportunities for our staff to meet their full potential and our excellent staff benefits package shows our appreciation for all your hard work.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU…

• 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Extra day off for your birthday to celebrate you!
• Blue light card scheme
• Health shield medical cash plan and wellness programs
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Friendly, inclusive & supportive culture
• Professional development encouraged
• Advanced DBS & Training provided
• Casual work wear

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER US…

• Extensive experience of working within supported accommodation for 16 to 25 year olds.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and Supported Accommodation regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to line manage a team.
• Ability to manage a rota ensuring staff are provided with a work life balance.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a working as part of a team.
• Ability to coach staff to ensure we provide high quality support.
• Skilled in time and work management, able to prioritise tasks as necessary.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

It is essential that you have the experience of both line management and working in a supported accommodation environment, primarily with 16 to 25 year olds.  The role is suited to someone who can manage their time well and re-prioritise daily, as and when the work changes.

Therefore, the ideal candidate must have…

o   The competence and confidence to manage two homes.

o   A relevant qualification within this field (Childcare, Social Work, Youth Work)

o   Experience of managing shifts as a team leader in residential or outreach services for young people.

o   Experience of line management duties e.g. conducting one-to-ones, conducting return to work meetings, appraisals, managing a rota, authorising your team annual leave etc.

o   Minimum of 2 years of working within supported accommodation.

o   Minimum of 1 year of managing staff.

o   The ability to coach staff effectively to enable them to provide high quality support.

o   The ability to act calmly and purposefully in crisis situations.

o   The ability to prioritise effectively across a range of demands.

o   The ability to create solutions in response to challenges whilst working within agreed parameters.

o   The ability to communicate effectively and confidently conveying clear messages in writing or verbally.

o   The ability to be able to prepare and present reports, written and verbal.

o   Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with all professional colleagues and service users.

NEXT STEP

If we sound like the type of company you’d like to work with and you’d like to find out more, then please apply today by getting in touch with Neen Kavanagh, in our HR department, via email at [email protected] or by phone on 01983 243260

Please visit the website at www.phoenixcaregroup.co.uk to learn more about how working with us could be the best new challenge you have ever accepted!