Practice Leader

Reference Code: PLTEIGN0825

Practice Leader​
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Hourly Rate: £13.50 (+additional pay factors e.g. 40p complex service, 30p on-call)
Hours: 39 hours per week

Location: Teignmouth, Devon

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Essential for the role: ​

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

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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. 

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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 Hawkins and the people we support:

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic Practice Leader to assist three gentlemen and one female within their own home in Teignmouth   and out in the community. This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples’ life through meaningful engagement and support.

Our people at Hawkins have complex health and support needs , this role will require you to carry out intimate personal care.

Our people have learning disabilities and autism and communication difficulties

Our people like to have planned routines and structures in place

Our people need full support with every aspect of daily lives

We need you to be a driver with clean full UK driving licence as our people will want you to drive them in the house vehicle to places /activities in the community

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About You:​

• A patient and calm-natured person.
• Comfortable to sit quietly and use compassionate and considerate techniques to engage them in activities.

• 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.
• Ability to line manage and have experience in supervising staff and running a service/home

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About the usual working pattern:​

To be discussed at interview. Shift patterns will include weekend working on a rotational basis and include some night working where required

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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!

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and subscription to the Update Service; right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.​

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Closing date: ​

The closing date for this vacancy is 21^st September 2025. Applications will be considered as and when received.

To apply: https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=838bc15c-9d18-4a95-a70d-eb209c4d9837