Service Lead

Overview

Real Life Options is a registered charity and an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process. Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) as initial contact is usually made by email.

• Leading both people and practice, including: leading high-quality, person-centred support; supporting and supervising staff and acting as a positive role model; attending and leading reviews with people we support and stakeholders; developing, reviewing and updating support plans and risk assessments; completing medication and finance audits; supporting safeguarding processes alongside the Manager; leading and participating in team meetings.

• People with a range of needs, including:
  Learning disabilities;
  Autistic spectrum conditions;
  Mental health needs;
  Complex care needs

• Essential: Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification;
  Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities;
  Strong understanding of Person-Centred Care;
  Flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends
• Desirable: Experience leading or supervising a staff team;
  Full UK driving licence

• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Accredited training & development opportunities
• Employer-contributed pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• £10,000 Life Cover
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial & legal support)
• Reward Gateway discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Staff recognition initiatives

£26,294.05 per annum | Full-Time Lead With Purpose. Make a Real Difference Every Day. As a Service Lead, you'll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our Leeds Outreach service, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their individual goals and live full, meaningful lives. Reporting to the Deputy Manager, you'll take responsibility for the service in the Manager's absence, providing confident leadership while remaining hands-on and person-centred.

This role is 80% on shift and 20% off shift completing administrative duties, though flexibility is essential as service needs may occasionally require full shift-based work.