*This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance

*A car driver with access to own vehicle is required for this post

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Area Supervisor to join our small but ambitious team.  You will lead a team of Rehabilitation Assistants to provide specialist support for people to recover and rebuild their lives after brain injury. You will be supporting the Chief Executive Office to develop our service based on the needs of our local community.  Championing our clients, you will ensure that the cognitive rehab delivered is tailored to them, and correct processes and documentation is in place. You will be involved in staff recruitment, training and supervision.

We welcome applications from anyone who has experience of working with people with neurological conditions and leading teams.  If you have excellent interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude, the ability to motivate and empower, to problem solve and using your initiative we would love to hear from you. In return we provide specialist brain injury training, learning and development opportunities, regular supervision, 28 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, flexible working.

We are looking for someone to work part-time though are flexible on the number of hours, between 21 and 28 hours, and how these hours are structured across the week.

For a copy of the Application Form and full Job Description with person specification, please contact our Chief Executive Officer Philippa Gordon on email at PhilippaGordon@headwaybath.org.uk, or call 07985 412133.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

To lead a team of Rehabilitation Assistants to support people with acquired brain injuries in their rehabilitation and recovery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

GENERAL SUPERVISORY TASKS

• Assist the CEO with the smooth running of the Headway Bath and District outreach service and all other service delivery
• Work with the CEO to develop processes and procedures that improve all services provided by Headway Bath and District
• Work with and develop the skills and knowledge of service and support staff
• Supervise and train staff as necessary
• Liaise with external agencies, including Adult Social Care in B&NES and Wiltshire, NHS teams and other agencies as required.
• Support the introduction of new initiatives
• Obtain all necessary resources and equipment required for staff and/or services
• Allocate staff resources to meet daily needs of charity and keep staff schedule up to date
• Ensure all client and staff data entry is accurate for record keeping and invoicing purposes
• Ensure that professional Headway standards are observed at all times and address professional conduct issues with staff if required

WORKING WITH CLIENTS

• Develop clients personalised plans and objectives.
• Advise team on how best to work with clients, using cognitive rehab strategies specific to the client’s need.
• Ensure that all client reviews are completed regularly and on time, and that care and support plans (I-Statements) are updated and saved on the OneDrive
• Work with the CEO in the development of client opportunities in employment, education and community access
• Monitor client session reports.
• Provide telephone and email support – to staff, clients, and other stakeholders
• Liaise with and support carers and family members
• Assist with discharge and onward referral arrangements
• Allocate client support i.e., rehab assistant scheduling
• Cover client outreach and day centre sessions as and when required

ADMINISTRATION

• Ensure client records are kept up to date, and that client attendance and staff records are up to date for monthly invoicing
• Respond to client referral enquiries and assist the CEO with referral assessments
• Coordinate client correspondence and delegate to other staff as appropriate
• Oversee risk management folders and procedures at all centres / locations
• Ensure staff compliance with Headway Bath and District’s policies and procedures
• Monitor and follow up on all emails and enquiries regularly and in a timely manner

STAFF AND SUPERVISION

• Assist with the recruitment, induction and training of staff and volunteers
• Work with the CEO to direct and focus the work of all staff and volunteers
• Work with the CEO to monitor the work and performance of service staff
• Undertake regular staff supervisions
• Identify staff and volunteer development needs.  Arrange training and development opportunities.

MEETINGS

• Attend staff meetings as required
• Attend and contribute to management meetings as required

MISCELLANEOUS

• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required

This is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list of responsibilities, and you may be required to carry out other duties as required.

If you have any questions, please contact our Chief Executive Officer Philippa Gordon on email at PhilippaGordon@headwaybath.org.uk, or call 07985 412133

To apply visit our website to view the full job advert and application documents on our website: www.headwaybath.org.uk/jobs

We look forward to hearing from you!