Practice Leader
Salary: £13.50 + £55.35 sleep-in rate
Closing Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Reference Code: PLSHES-RALJ0326
Practice Leader: West Cornwall
Hourly Rate: £13.50 + £55.35 sleep-in rate
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Covering two 1:1 support services across Penzance and Newlyn
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.
About SHES-RALJ
Overseeing two single person services who both receive 24 hours care and support including sleep ins. This role is for a female practise leader by choice of one of the individuals supported.
- Going out in his mobility car and accessing the community is important to RALJ
- Cornish pirates rugby and attending local rugby matches is a big part of RALJ life
- Both individuals have strong family input who work well with us to help provide the best support possible
- Supporting to access the community with support is important to both individuals
- Both individuals have an acquired brain injury and epilepsy of differing levels and impacts on Life
- Both individuals require support and reassurance around emotional wellbeing.
- Both individuals like to live life the way they want to and have differing routines, likes and dislikes
- He needs you to be a driver with a clean licence because he will want and need you to drive his car.
About You:
- A patient, calm natured and strong personality
- Comfortable to sit and chat having repetitive conversations and be able tom understand different verbal communication techniques.
- Passion to live-life and lead more than a safe existence.
- Naturally curious about neurodiverse human behaviour
- Non-judgemental and focuses more on why something 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.
- For occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female onlyfor this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
Closing date:
The closing date for this vacancy is 20th April 2026 Applications will be considered as and when received.
Interview date:
- Please be available for interview on 27thApril 2026.
- 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
Check out the role brief and assignment information here: 2023 Practice Leader Role Brief.pdf
Apply here: https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=49770476-b6a3-4182-8a5c-8d27c940bd6c