Practice Leader

Salary: £13.91 - £14.65 per hour

Closing Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Reference Code: PLDEVG0826​

Practice Leader​
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Hourly Rate: £13.91 - £14.65 per hour

Hours: 40 per week​

Location: St. Lukes​

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Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship

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Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.

At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.

An understanding of positive behaviour support (PBS) and leading PBS in practice would be an advantage, although not essential because we can develop these skills and experience with the right person who has the attitude and aptitude to learn and deliver at this level.

About the Role​

You will work on-shift, leading your team in outstanding practice. You will lead the principles of “nothing about me without me”, ensuring the supported person’s voice (behaviours, expressions, actions, words) is heard, and they are leading their support planning, delivery, and review.

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About You

• Passion to live-life and lead more than a safe existence.
• Naturally curious about neurodiverse human behaviour
• Non-judgemental and focuses more on whysomething happened opposed to what happened.
• A confident leader from the front, back and centre of their team, depending on circumstances.
• Able to investigate, hear all perspectives, analyse information, and develop and adapt ways of working.
• Thrive on working closely with family, wider networks, and your colleagues, collaborating and coproducing with the expertise of others to enable a holistic, truly person-led service.

About the usual working pattern:​

• To be discussed at interview. Shift patterns will include weekend working on a rotational basis.

We will provide you with:​

• Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
• Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday

• Paid DBS
• …and more!

Essential for the role:

• Full UK driver’s license and have use of a car.

Closing date: ​

The closing date for this vacancy is 7th September Applications will be considered as and when received.

Interview date:​​

• Interview will be scheduled as and when shortlisted

On successful application, an offer of employment is subject to:

• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
• 2 acceptable / satisfactory references
• Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK

Role Brief:  Practice Leader Role Brief Generic.pdf

Apply here: https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=08a3bfc9-aec7-4c8f-8529-905e1061d99b​