Job title:

Home and Community House Leader

Reporting to:

Senior Service Manager

Based in:

Salisbury but covering approx. 10-mile radius of Salisbury &
Amesbury

Hours of work:

37.5hrs per week. Flexible working hours to meet the requirements of
the service to include some unsociable hours including evenings,
weekends, bank holidays, sleep ins and being part of the On-Call rota.

Job Summary:
To lead a team of Care/Support staff enabling adults with a learning disability to lead fulfilling
and independent lives.
The  position  calls  for  a  flexible  approach  developing  innovative  and  effective  practice,
relating to team building, client involvement, key working and outcome monitoring.
To provide supervision to own team as allocated by Senior Service Manager and co-
ordination of the Home & Community Service ensuring the service is compliant with the
requirements of the local authority commissioners and CQC regulations. Ensuring the
service is ready for CQC inspection, local authority service review and Alabaré internal
audit processes.

Objectives:
We provide a personalised service which is tailored to meet the individual needs of the
client.  Our support workers are fully trained to work with people with Learning Disabilities,
Autism and Mental Health.
We work with clients to reduce social barriers to enable them to live fulfilling lives and
achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Key Performance Areas:

•  To take responsibility for ensuring the daily duties of the home are carried out, in

line with the clients support needs and requirements of the house.

•  To support key-working staff and to be active in the planning and implementation of
care and support in line with their Local Authority Care Assessment of Needs.
•  To keep local authority up to date with any changes to an individual’s care/support

needs.

•  To attend client reviews of care/support.
•  To carry out staff competency assessments in relations to specific areas of

administration of medication and finances.

•  Support senior service manager/Head of Service with any information that maybe

required to complete investigations.

•  To ensure that the service under your own area of responsibility is compliant, meets

CQC regulations, local authority requirements and organisation audits.

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•  To  ensure  the  highest  possible  standard  of  support  is  delivered  to  clients  in
accordance with the policies and procedures of Alabaré, promoting and supporting
choice, independence and self-determination.

•  Observe and comply with Alabaré policies and procedures for Health & Safety, Risk
Assessments, Equal opportunities, Diversity & Equality, Customer Care and Service
User involvement and participation.

•  To ensure Alabaré complies with any codes of practice and other legal requirements.
•  To  ensure  the  safeguarding  procedures  are  followed,  all  staff  understand  their

responsibilities in accordance with the safeguarding process.

•  To assist the Staffing Coordinator in identifying and supporting staff training and the

development of support staff.

•  Work with your manager to ensure the set rota meets clients support needs set out
by the local authority, support staff with cover rota working at least one month ahead
at all times.

•  Complete weekly checks to ensure the service is compliant meeting deadlines set by

your line manager.

•  To promote Alabaré within your local area and network with Social Workers, health
workers, relevant organisations and others in the marketing of Alabaré events and
fundraising opportunities.

•  To  work  both  independently  and  within  a  team  of  support  staff,  volunteers  and
residents to co-ordinate all aspects of the Home & Community Service, ensuring that
services are delivered in a manner that seeks to both empower and promote personal
independence in accordance with Alabaré aims and objectives.

•  To work on own initiative in a self-motivated manner to deliver an excellent service

for Alabaré.

•  To support staff to ensure all client paperwork is relevant and reviewed as required

by local authority and internally.

•  Ensure the service is meeting the individuals care and support needs enabling the

clients to achieve their outcomes and goals.

Responsibilities:

•  To undertake direct line management of support staff including Induction, probation,
supervision,  appraisal,  sickness,  absence,  overtime,  competencies  and  leave
ensuring  staffing  costs  are  contained  within  budget  as  well  as  managing  the
individuals houses rota with regards to inputting and adjusting when needed.

•  To manage own calendar with flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
•  To  participate  in  training  as  appropriate  to  maintain  an  awareness  of  current

developments and best practice.

•  Participate  with  regular  supervision  to  assess  performance  and  identify  relevant
training needs.  Participate in training in accordance with Alabaré staff development
policy.

•  To participate in team meeting and team building events as arranged by the Project

Senior service manager and Head of Service

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•  To be able to conduct yourself in a professional manner ensuring Alabaré values are

displayed to all Alabaré staff and management.

•  To ensure all external reporting requirements are recorded accurately and completed

within appropriate time scales.

•  To work closely with the management team to ensure that the performance targets

are met.

•  To  work  together  with  colleagues  and  key  organisations  in  a  respectful  and

courteous manner.

•  To undertake other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the post as defined

by your Line Manager and the organisation.

Other

•  To foster the Mission, Vision, Values and Christian ethos of Alabaré in a

responsible and positive manner on all occasions.

•  Work towards the outcomes outlined in the Charity’s Strategy for Growth and

Resilience 2025-30.

•  We reserve the right to ask you from time to time to undertake any other reasonable

duties as required within this role.

•  To adhere to the list of general duties contained within the staff handbook.
•  To be committed to safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults

in line with Alabaré, Local Children’s Safeguarding Board and Adult Care
guidelines.

The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility and
standards expected of the post.  The detailed duties may vary or develop over time
according to needs without changing the nature or level of responsibility of the post.

The Job Description also forms the basis at annual discussion of the Company’s Appraisal
Programme.

Staff Member’s Name: ____________________________________________

Staff Member’s Signature: ____________________________________________

Date: ________________

Alabaré
Registered in England No. 2604011 Registered Charity No. 1006504
Head Office: Riverside House, 2 Watt Road, Salisbury SP2 7UD

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Home and Community House Leader

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

•  Understanding the needs of Adults with a Learning Disability, Mental Health

and Autism.

•  Good Standard of English language. Literacy and numeracy skills
•  Appropriate qualification in Health & Social Care QCF level 4 or willing to

work towards

IT Experience

•  Understanding of Health & Safety
•  Willing to embrace the charities Values and promote them within the service
•
•  Understanding of support & Risk Management plans
•  Working in accordance of Person Centred Support
•  Understanding of Safeguarding procedures
•  Ability to prioritise work load and meet deadlines
•  Ability to compile a rota to meet client needs and staff requirements
•  Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service to include being part

of the On Call rota

•  Experience of effective supervision ability to support and develop the team
•  Ability to self-motivate and work professionally
•  Ability to work under pressure
•  Ability to cope in an emergency situation and act upon such when required.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES

•  Knowledge of CQC
•  Basic knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act
•  Car Driver and use of own car
•  Understanding of social care legislation

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