Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career? Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join our team in Woodford Green . You will join us on a full-time basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum, plus benefits. You will be responsible for 2 services located within 5 minutes' walk of each other. Blueberry Close and Glengall Rd are registered care homes providing 24-hour care for adults with learning and physical disabilities. We are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Gold accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times 'Best Companies to work for' list. About our Service Manager role: As our Service Manager,you will support and enable people with Learning Disabilities to actively participate within the community at large, working within 'Vibrances' core values. We are looking for a candidate who has experience of delivering services to people with complex needs, who will ensure that the service users receive a high-quality service, ensuring that their individual sessions are planned, executed, and monitored. You will manage and supervise a dispersed staff team and ensure the co-ordination and delivery of a high-quality flexible service for people living in the community that best meets the needs of these individuals. You will be expected on occasion to work some shifts and weekends when either service needs the additional support of the manager. Responsibilities as our Service Manager will include: Manage the quality of service provided and implementing improvements that reflect the needs of the Service Users Managing the care support provided to the Service Users in a non-judgemental way based upon trust, honesty, transparency, and professional standards Supporting Service Users with all daily living tasks and outings as appropriate and development reviews Supporting people when out in the community and promoting a better understanding and awareness of Learning Difficulties and Physical disability issues in the general community Liaising with other agencies / professional bodies, e.g. Community Learning Disability Services (CLDS), Commissioning Services, Social workers, Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists to achieve common goals & highlighting any areas of concern. Assisting in ensuring all appropriate records are maintained, in accordance with the appropriate regulatory body Legislation, in both written, electronic and multimedia form as appropriate. Challenging institutional models of care and behaviour, encouraging and developing innovation In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you'll enjoy: A comprehensive training programme Generous holiday entitlement Pension scheme Rewards and recognition for your service AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours) Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements) Learning & Development Mindful Employer Positive about Disability DBS online applications paid by Vibrance Long Service Awards Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities. To join us as our Service Manager please click 'apply' now. We'd love to hear from you!
May 05, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career? Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join our team in Woodford Green . You will join us on a full-time basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum, plus benefits. You will be responsible for 2 services located within 5 minutes' walk of each other. Blueberry Close and Glengall Rd are registered care homes providing 24-hour care for adults with learning and physical disabilities. We are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Gold accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times 'Best Companies to work for' list. About our Service Manager role: As our Service Manager,you will support and enable people with Learning Disabilities to actively participate within the community at large, working within 'Vibrances' core values. We are looking for a candidate who has experience of delivering services to people with complex needs, who will ensure that the service users receive a high-quality service, ensuring that their individual sessions are planned, executed, and monitored. You will manage and supervise a dispersed staff team and ensure the co-ordination and delivery of a high-quality flexible service for people living in the community that best meets the needs of these individuals. You will be expected on occasion to work some shifts and weekends when either service needs the additional support of the manager. Responsibilities as our Service Manager will include: Manage the quality of service provided and implementing improvements that reflect the needs of the Service Users Managing the care support provided to the Service Users in a non-judgemental way based upon trust, honesty, transparency, and professional standards Supporting Service Users with all daily living tasks and outings as appropriate and development reviews Supporting people when out in the community and promoting a better understanding and awareness of Learning Difficulties and Physical disability issues in the general community Liaising with other agencies / professional bodies, e.g. Community Learning Disability Services (CLDS), Commissioning Services, Social workers, Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists to achieve common goals & highlighting any areas of concern. Assisting in ensuring all appropriate records are maintained, in accordance with the appropriate regulatory body Legislation, in both written, electronic and multimedia form as appropriate. Challenging institutional models of care and behaviour, encouraging and developing innovation In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you'll enjoy: A comprehensive training programme Generous holiday entitlement Pension scheme Rewards and recognition for your service AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours) Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements) Learning & Development Mindful Employer Positive about Disability DBS online applications paid by Vibrance Long Service Awards Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities. To join us as our Service Manager please click 'apply' now. We'd love to hear from you!
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Operations Manager - £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours - 37 hours per week, hybrid working. Location - AG Palmer House, Littlemore, Oxford What You'll Be Doing: Response are recruiting for an Operations Manager within Adult Services. This exciting opportunity is a key role within the organisation, responsible for consistent and effect running of Response Adult Services, covering SPOTS across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire. The Operations Manager will have a clear focus upon meeting the needs of our clients alongside meeting corporate objectives, contractual targets and improving the quality of support within financial constraints through the strong leadership and development of their direct reports and employees within their service. If you're a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility : To see full range of responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Ensure services are person-centred and meet the needs of the individual. To ensure that we provide high quality supported housing for all of our residents. Support Area Managers to ensure effective, high-quality services are delivered, and that employees are supported and developed appropriately. Manage approved budgets and monitor staff expenditures, sickness, agency spend and void budget impacts. Ensure that all services are safeguarded and protect vulnerable adults from abuse or the risk of abuse. Maintain an open, positive and inclusive leadership culture, through regular contact with Response's clients, carers, staff and volunteers. To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that service user pathways are identified, followed and evaluated. Complete investigations in line with Serious Incidents Reviews, Complaints, Disciplinaries, Grievances and referrals. Ensure Policies and Safe Operating Procedures within Adult Service Delivery are reviewed regularly, up to date and being complied with across all services. Ensure that health and safety best practice is undertaken across services and that all services are maintaining required risk assessments. Represent Response publicly to a wide range of stakeholders, building relationships with clients, family carers, funders, local government, current and potential partners and other relevant agencies. To work flexibly with a solution focused attitude, across all care and support services as reasonably required and work in a joined-up approach with housing colleagues. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority is to find people who can live our values every day - Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational and have a One Team approach.We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: Educated to A Level or equivalent. Detailed understanding of mental health issues. Proven track record in delivering similar services. Substantial experience of leading and managing teams Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Planning and organisational skills and high attention to detail Strong relationship building and coaching skills including relations with residents, service users, staff, internal and external partners Be compassionate and person-centred Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response's vision, mission and values What We Offer: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced family friendly leave Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app - approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application If this Operations Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website: Response - Mental Health Care & Support. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of neurodivergent thinking styles and from those who might need reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Operations Manager - £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours - 37 hours per week, hybrid working. Location - AG Palmer House, Littlemore, Oxford What You'll Be Doing: Response are recruiting for an Operations Manager within Adult Services. This exciting opportunity is a key role within the organisation, responsible for consistent and effect running of Response Adult Services, covering SPOTS across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire. The Operations Manager will have a clear focus upon meeting the needs of our clients alongside meeting corporate objectives, contractual targets and improving the quality of support within financial constraints through the strong leadership and development of their direct reports and employees within their service. If you're a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility : To see full range of responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Ensure services are person-centred and meet the needs of the individual. To ensure that we provide high quality supported housing for all of our residents. Support Area Managers to ensure effective, high-quality services are delivered, and that employees are supported and developed appropriately. Manage approved budgets and monitor staff expenditures, sickness, agency spend and void budget impacts. Ensure that all services are safeguarded and protect vulnerable adults from abuse or the risk of abuse. Maintain an open, positive and inclusive leadership culture, through regular contact with Response's clients, carers, staff and volunteers. To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that service user pathways are identified, followed and evaluated. Complete investigations in line with Serious Incidents Reviews, Complaints, Disciplinaries, Grievances and referrals. Ensure Policies and Safe Operating Procedures within Adult Service Delivery are reviewed regularly, up to date and being complied with across all services. Ensure that health and safety best practice is undertaken across services and that all services are maintaining required risk assessments. Represent Response publicly to a wide range of stakeholders, building relationships with clients, family carers, funders, local government, current and potential partners and other relevant agencies. To work flexibly with a solution focused attitude, across all care and support services as reasonably required and work in a joined-up approach with housing colleagues. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority is to find people who can live our values every day - Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational and have a One Team approach.We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: Educated to A Level or equivalent. Detailed understanding of mental health issues. Proven track record in delivering similar services. Substantial experience of leading and managing teams Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Planning and organisational skills and high attention to detail Strong relationship building and coaching skills including relations with residents, service users, staff, internal and external partners Be compassionate and person-centred Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response's vision, mission and values What We Offer: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced family friendly leave Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app - approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application If this Operations Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website: Response - Mental Health Care & Support. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of neurodivergent thinking styles and from those who might need reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.
Options Autism are hiring Senior Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region! Role: Senior Residential Care Worker Salary: Up to £32,103.60 per annum inclusive of sleep-in payments Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week) Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire Essential: A full driving licence, and the Right to Work in the UK How we reward you We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including: Basic Salary: £27,783.60 per annum Sleep-ins paid at £45 per night Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Options Autism are recruiting Senior Residential Care Workers to join our teams within the Dumfriesshire area. And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more! Critical illness cover The Opportunity Our next Senior Residential Care Worker will be someone who has: Mandatory: HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent and the willingness to work toward an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 9 (Level 4) At least two years supervisory experience A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants' lives. Patience, resilience, and calmness. Some of your duties will include: Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities Completing relevant paperwork Household tasks Administering medication Lead, train and develop new and existing support workers within your team Helping the deputy manager to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable team The Location Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House. Closeburn House is an eleven bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 10 - 16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 - 16 years and is based in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding towns and villages Both homes are dedicated to build incredible futures by giving the occupants opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a residential environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible. Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly. How to Apply Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions Visit our website at where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job! Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced PVG and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Options Autism are hiring Senior Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region! Role: Senior Residential Care Worker Salary: Up to £32,103.60 per annum inclusive of sleep-in payments Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week) Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire Essential: A full driving licence, and the Right to Work in the UK How we reward you We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including: Basic Salary: £27,783.60 per annum Sleep-ins paid at £45 per night Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Options Autism are recruiting Senior Residential Care Workers to join our teams within the Dumfriesshire area. And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more! Critical illness cover The Opportunity Our next Senior Residential Care Worker will be someone who has: Mandatory: HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent and the willingness to work toward an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 9 (Level 4) At least two years supervisory experience A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants' lives. Patience, resilience, and calmness. Some of your duties will include: Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities Completing relevant paperwork Household tasks Administering medication Lead, train and develop new and existing support workers within your team Helping the deputy manager to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable team The Location Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House. Closeburn House is an eleven bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 10 - 16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 - 16 years and is based in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding towns and villages Both homes are dedicated to build incredible futures by giving the occupants opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a residential environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible. Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly. How to Apply Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions Visit our website at where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job! Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced PVG and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
Deputy Service Manager - Stroud Location: Stroud Discipline : Care and Support Job type : Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
May 04, 2024
Full time
Deputy Service Manager - Stroud Location: Stroud Discipline : Care and Support Job type : Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
Deputy Service Manager - Didcot and Abingdon Location: Didcot Discipline: Care and Support Job type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
May 04, 2024
Full time
Deputy Service Manager - Didcot and Abingdon Location: Didcot Discipline: Care and Support Job type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
We have permanent opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? This role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will mentor less experienced practitioners in the team and support the Team Manager by leading on some areas of practice, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will undertake more complex work, some of which you will do jointly with less experienced social workers and enable their learning. You will contribute to team plans and support the Team Manager. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Looked After Children's Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
May 04, 2024
Full time
We have permanent opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? This role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will mentor less experienced practitioners in the team and support the Team Manager by leading on some areas of practice, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will undertake more complex work, some of which you will do jointly with less experienced social workers and enable their learning. You will contribute to team plans and support the Team Manager. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Looked After Children's Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Deputy Service Manager - Banbury Location : Banbury Discipline: Care and Support Job type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
May 04, 2024
Full time
Deputy Service Manager - Banbury Location : Banbury Discipline: Care and Support Job type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
Merry-go-round shop (32-36 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN) or hub (Shawlands Arcade, 108 Kilmarnock Road with option to work from home. (Hybrid) Closing10th May 2024 Advertised from 22nd April 2024 30-37 hours per week - specify your preference in your application. Duration: 12 months Role About Us Merry-go-round Glasgow is a charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children's goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, run an events programme, and also work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a staff team of 14 and are an inclusive andsupportive employer. We are the winner of the Environmental Social Enterprise award in Scotland and the UK. We are a highly aspirationalorganisation creating huge local impact. Having recently doubled the size of our shop we are passionate aboutexceeding expectations and our goal of being a one-stop shop and the first choice for parents in Glasgow. The Role The General Manager is a key leadership role entrusted in guiding the organisation, and driving momentum to achievesustainability and growth. They play a central role in coordinating and managing all activity in theorganisation. Reporting directly to the board of directors, the postholder is responsible for providing insightand strategic direction across all areas of the business. The General Manager will motivate teams and ensure all have clarity on the vision and strategic path. The role iscrucial in creating consistency and efficiency across all areas of the organisation. The post will directlymanage the Retail supervisor, Operations manager, Events coordinator and the Community Engagement Officer. Thekey objective is to coach and develop all team members to deliver on outcomes. They will play a pivotal role intranslating the board's vision and strategy into actionable plans, driving them forward with enthusiasm.Additionally, they will lead by example in fostering a positive working culture and setting the standard forexcellence. The post holder will be extremely organised, self-motivated, able to drive their own workload, able to workindependently with enthusiasm to succeed and have a very ambitious vision. Application notes Please ONLY submit applications (CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the necessary criteria and preferredhours) to: Could you help grow our income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and make a lasting difference to the lives ofthe babies, children, young people and families we support? You will be joining one of Scotland's leading charities, where you will develop new and effective fundraisingpropositions to ensure we provide the best hospital experience possible. We fund a variety of child and family services, innovative medical equipment, research and enhancements, giving youthe opportunity to seek funds for a diverse range of projects. Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who isskilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a greatopportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants. Your new opportunity Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnershipwith our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existingservices. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading andimplementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play akey part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunitiesincluding submissions. As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunitiesincluding managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure againstbudget and set targeted income. This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday) in line with our agile working policy,which blends home-working with office time and service visits. What you will need to bring to the role Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally withinthe social care/healthcare sector. An understanding of social care/healthcare servicedesign. Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant fundinglandscape and innovative practice. Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using databasesystems. Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complexorganisation. Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strictdeadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Previous experience ofmanaging a team and delivering positive results. Driving licence is essential What's in it for you? Substantial holiday entitlement. Generous workplace pension. Family-friendly working policiesand procedures. Life Assurance. Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, freephysiotherapy & occupational health support. Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer About Us Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerablechildren, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequalityof opportunity to bring about positive changes in people's lives. Are you a brilliant bid writer, with a passion for improving children's lives? Are you looking for that nextopportunity to work for an inspirational cause? If this is you, then Children 1st is where you belong! If you want to work within a creative, dynamic, and passionate team, where you will further grow and develop thenjoin us as our new Senior Bid Writer. The role will be exciting, fast-paced and challenging. You will be key to securing high level funding from statutory sources that will grow our reach and help support morechildren and families in Scotland. With opportunity to try new ways of engaging and inspiring supporters youwill be creative, collaborative, inclusive and willing to work alongside our brilliant leaders to achieve ourkey strategic priorities and goals. Children 1st is an incredible charity full of people who love what they do and the difference they make. This is anexciting and unique opportunity to join us and play a critical part in transforming the lives of children andfamilies in Scotland. At Children 1st our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well, together with their family.As a charity we offer emotional; and practical support and financial advice to help families to put childrenfirst and we campaign to uphold the rights of every child. About the role This role requires an excellent candidate to produce high quality bids, applications and tenders which communicateour unique approach to working with Scotland's vulnerable children, young people and families and which captureour outcome focused delivery models with clarity and conviction. High quality stewardship of our existing supporters will be one of the key responsibilities, alongside managing adynamic team of fundraisers, and developing new income streams. About you We are looking for the right candidate to take our team to the next level. You will need to demonstrate ability tobuild strong relationships internally and externally to secure long term sustainable income. You will: • Be passionate about our work and able to convey that to a range of audiences • Can work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels • Have success in delivering significant large gifts from funders • Be innovative in developing new approaches to funders Renfrewshire with flexible working available (On site) Closing8th May 2024 About Us Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde (HSRI) is a registered charity providing volunteer led, family centred,non-judgmental support to families with at least one child aged under five. As a valued colleague joining our compassionate and forward-thinking team, you will be part of our vision of walkingalongside families, offering early help, empowering families to build on existing strengths, to achieve betterwellbeing outcomes for themselves and their children. Main Responsibilities: Receiving referrals and assessing needs of families Introducing families to appropriatesupport Matching and introducing volunteers tofamilies Providing support, supervision and on-going training opportunities forvolunteers Undertaking designated responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare Ensuringequality of opportunity, fairness, inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our work Complying with thescheme's administration, monitoring and financial systems Ensuring appropriate liaison with referrersand other professionals Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Startnetwork Next Steps . click apply for full job details
May 03, 2024
Full time
Merry-go-round shop (32-36 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN) or hub (Shawlands Arcade, 108 Kilmarnock Road with option to work from home. (Hybrid) Closing10th May 2024 Advertised from 22nd April 2024 30-37 hours per week - specify your preference in your application. Duration: 12 months Role About Us Merry-go-round Glasgow is a charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children's goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, run an events programme, and also work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a staff team of 14 and are an inclusive andsupportive employer. We are the winner of the Environmental Social Enterprise award in Scotland and the UK. We are a highly aspirationalorganisation creating huge local impact. Having recently doubled the size of our shop we are passionate aboutexceeding expectations and our goal of being a one-stop shop and the first choice for parents in Glasgow. The Role The General Manager is a key leadership role entrusted in guiding the organisation, and driving momentum to achievesustainability and growth. They play a central role in coordinating and managing all activity in theorganisation. Reporting directly to the board of directors, the postholder is responsible for providing insightand strategic direction across all areas of the business. The General Manager will motivate teams and ensure all have clarity on the vision and strategic path. The role iscrucial in creating consistency and efficiency across all areas of the organisation. The post will directlymanage the Retail supervisor, Operations manager, Events coordinator and the Community Engagement Officer. Thekey objective is to coach and develop all team members to deliver on outcomes. They will play a pivotal role intranslating the board's vision and strategy into actionable plans, driving them forward with enthusiasm.Additionally, they will lead by example in fostering a positive working culture and setting the standard forexcellence. The post holder will be extremely organised, self-motivated, able to drive their own workload, able to workindependently with enthusiasm to succeed and have a very ambitious vision. Application notes Please ONLY submit applications (CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the necessary criteria and preferredhours) to: Could you help grow our income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and make a lasting difference to the lives ofthe babies, children, young people and families we support? You will be joining one of Scotland's leading charities, where you will develop new and effective fundraisingpropositions to ensure we provide the best hospital experience possible. We fund a variety of child and family services, innovative medical equipment, research and enhancements, giving youthe opportunity to seek funds for a diverse range of projects. Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who isskilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a greatopportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants. Your new opportunity Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnershipwith our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existingservices. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading andimplementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play akey part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunitiesincluding submissions. As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunitiesincluding managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure againstbudget and set targeted income. This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday) in line with our agile working policy,which blends home-working with office time and service visits. What you will need to bring to the role Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally withinthe social care/healthcare sector. An understanding of social care/healthcare servicedesign. Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant fundinglandscape and innovative practice. Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using databasesystems. Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complexorganisation. Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strictdeadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Previous experience ofmanaging a team and delivering positive results. Driving licence is essential What's in it for you? Substantial holiday entitlement. Generous workplace pension. Family-friendly working policiesand procedures. Life Assurance. Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, freephysiotherapy & occupational health support. Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer About Us Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerablechildren, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequalityof opportunity to bring about positive changes in people's lives. Are you a brilliant bid writer, with a passion for improving children's lives? Are you looking for that nextopportunity to work for an inspirational cause? If this is you, then Children 1st is where you belong! If you want to work within a creative, dynamic, and passionate team, where you will further grow and develop thenjoin us as our new Senior Bid Writer. The role will be exciting, fast-paced and challenging. You will be key to securing high level funding from statutory sources that will grow our reach and help support morechildren and families in Scotland. With opportunity to try new ways of engaging and inspiring supporters youwill be creative, collaborative, inclusive and willing to work alongside our brilliant leaders to achieve ourkey strategic priorities and goals. Children 1st is an incredible charity full of people who love what they do and the difference they make. This is anexciting and unique opportunity to join us and play a critical part in transforming the lives of children andfamilies in Scotland. At Children 1st our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well, together with their family.As a charity we offer emotional; and practical support and financial advice to help families to put childrenfirst and we campaign to uphold the rights of every child. About the role This role requires an excellent candidate to produce high quality bids, applications and tenders which communicateour unique approach to working with Scotland's vulnerable children, young people and families and which captureour outcome focused delivery models with clarity and conviction. High quality stewardship of our existing supporters will be one of the key responsibilities, alongside managing adynamic team of fundraisers, and developing new income streams. About you We are looking for the right candidate to take our team to the next level. You will need to demonstrate ability tobuild strong relationships internally and externally to secure long term sustainable income. You will: • Be passionate about our work and able to convey that to a range of audiences • Can work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels • Have success in delivering significant large gifts from funders • Be innovative in developing new approaches to funders Renfrewshire with flexible working available (On site) Closing8th May 2024 About Us Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde (HSRI) is a registered charity providing volunteer led, family centred,non-judgmental support to families with at least one child aged under five. As a valued colleague joining our compassionate and forward-thinking team, you will be part of our vision of walkingalongside families, offering early help, empowering families to build on existing strengths, to achieve betterwellbeing outcomes for themselves and their children. Main Responsibilities: Receiving referrals and assessing needs of families Introducing families to appropriatesupport Matching and introducing volunteers tofamilies Providing support, supervision and on-going training opportunities forvolunteers Undertaking designated responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare Ensuringequality of opportunity, fairness, inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our work Complying with thescheme's administration, monitoring and financial systems Ensuring appropriate liaison with referrersand other professionals Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Startnetwork Next Steps . click apply for full job details
Registered Manager - Young People Bolton, Manchester £35997 - £45318 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications Full Time 37.5 hours per week Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. As a Registered Manager you will lead in supporting a residential staff team, taking overall responsibility for the day - to - day management of a 5 bed residential home for young people with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Your duties will include; Monitoring and maintaining the effective running of the home whilst collaborating closely with the Clinical Team ensuring effective and robust relationships are built and maintained. Taking a lead Safeguarding role within the service to ensure the safeguarding databases and records are maintained accurately and as per company policy. Maintaining registration with the CQC and be legally responsible for ensuring the home complies with CQC requirements, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) and associated legislations. To take the lead with inspections of the service. Overseeing and empowering the staff to effectively support the young people, ensuring their physical, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs are met. Empowering the staff team to manage incidents effectively and safely, offering guidance and debriefs post incident. Ensuring the staff team are liaising effectively with the relevant GP's, CCG, Community Mental Health Services, CIM clinical team with regards to the welfare of the individual young person. Ensuring that all the medication needs of the young people are met, Medication Management Plans are completed accurately, are understood by all staff, and adhered to. Ensure effective recruitment of suitable and skilled employees to work within the team. At our home in Bolton, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including emotionally unstable personality disorder and complex Trauma, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient, calm and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include helping them to develop their relationships within the community and managing incidents of self-harm. All young people at the service require support to engage in activities of daily living and improve their independence skills so that they can work towards living in the community once the placement ends. Therefore, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, getting back into education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. Our young people are very adventurous and engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, horse Riding, attending driving lessons, they also like to camp out so you will be encouraged to bring your hobbies to work and create new ideas of interests so there is lots of fun and new experiences. The home is a 5-bed service and is in Heaton, Bolton. It is also a short drive or bus journey away from the centre of Bolton, so is close enough to numerous local amenities. The house is a picturesque large property, which is well maintained and homely, making it a lovely environment to work in. There is also huge garden attached to the rear of the house, making it a perfect place for growing vegetables and playing outdoor games and all-important outdoor camping trips. You will work over a 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday whilst supporting an On Call rota alongside other Registered Managers. The job is highly rewarding and an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to develop their career further. Essential requirements of a Registered Manager Full, clean, UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes Previous experience in working within a residential home 2 years recent experience working as a CQC or Ofsted Residential/Registered Manager Must hold the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification and be able to demonstrate a commitment towards continued professional development Have excellent understanding of mental health and the issues young people face Experience controlling and managing budgets Skills in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff Previous experience in writing detailed reports Desirable Criteria of a Registered Manager Level 5 qualification in management or health and social care Company Benefits Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral) 35 days holiday (Rising to 39 days with service including bank holidays) An additional day off each year for your birthday Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care) Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits Paid Training & Induction Enhanced company pension Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) Free parking available and good direct transport links Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Paid Enhanced DBS check Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties) Additional Information Please note that we do not accept CV's and the application must be completed in full. Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate. Please note, as this position is over 20 hours per week, we will be unable to accept applications from students who hold a student visa, unless education has finished and applicant intends to apply for the appropriate visa required to work the hours as advertised. Please note Care in Mind do not have a sponsorship licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship to candidates requiring this now or in the future.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Registered Manager - Young People Bolton, Manchester £35997 - £45318 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications Full Time 37.5 hours per week Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. As a Registered Manager you will lead in supporting a residential staff team, taking overall responsibility for the day - to - day management of a 5 bed residential home for young people with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Your duties will include; Monitoring and maintaining the effective running of the home whilst collaborating closely with the Clinical Team ensuring effective and robust relationships are built and maintained. Taking a lead Safeguarding role within the service to ensure the safeguarding databases and records are maintained accurately and as per company policy. Maintaining registration with the CQC and be legally responsible for ensuring the home complies with CQC requirements, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) and associated legislations. To take the lead with inspections of the service. Overseeing and empowering the staff to effectively support the young people, ensuring their physical, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs are met. Empowering the staff team to manage incidents effectively and safely, offering guidance and debriefs post incident. Ensuring the staff team are liaising effectively with the relevant GP's, CCG, Community Mental Health Services, CIM clinical team with regards to the welfare of the individual young person. Ensuring that all the medication needs of the young people are met, Medication Management Plans are completed accurately, are understood by all staff, and adhered to. Ensure effective recruitment of suitable and skilled employees to work within the team. At our home in Bolton, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including emotionally unstable personality disorder and complex Trauma, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient, calm and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include helping them to develop their relationships within the community and managing incidents of self-harm. All young people at the service require support to engage in activities of daily living and improve their independence skills so that they can work towards living in the community once the placement ends. Therefore, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, getting back into education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. Our young people are very adventurous and engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, horse Riding, attending driving lessons, they also like to camp out so you will be encouraged to bring your hobbies to work and create new ideas of interests so there is lots of fun and new experiences. The home is a 5-bed service and is in Heaton, Bolton. It is also a short drive or bus journey away from the centre of Bolton, so is close enough to numerous local amenities. The house is a picturesque large property, which is well maintained and homely, making it a lovely environment to work in. There is also huge garden attached to the rear of the house, making it a perfect place for growing vegetables and playing outdoor games and all-important outdoor camping trips. You will work over a 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday whilst supporting an On Call rota alongside other Registered Managers. The job is highly rewarding and an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to develop their career further. Essential requirements of a Registered Manager Full, clean, UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes Previous experience in working within a residential home 2 years recent experience working as a CQC or Ofsted Residential/Registered Manager Must hold the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification and be able to demonstrate a commitment towards continued professional development Have excellent understanding of mental health and the issues young people face Experience controlling and managing budgets Skills in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff Previous experience in writing detailed reports Desirable Criteria of a Registered Manager Level 5 qualification in management or health and social care Company Benefits Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral) 35 days holiday (Rising to 39 days with service including bank holidays) An additional day off each year for your birthday Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care) Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits Paid Training & Induction Enhanced company pension Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) Free parking available and good direct transport links Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Paid Enhanced DBS check Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties) Additional Information Please note that we do not accept CV's and the application must be completed in full. Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate. Please note, as this position is over 20 hours per week, we will be unable to accept applications from students who hold a student visa, unless education has finished and applicant intends to apply for the appropriate visa required to work the hours as advertised. Please note Care in Mind do not have a sponsorship licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship to candidates requiring this now or in the future.
Acuity Care Group Limited
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Quality Auditor/Officer£35,000 per annum Nottingham Hybrid Acuity Care Group is a leading provider of healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to the people we support. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of excellence in everything we do. As such, we are currently seeking a talented Quality Auditor/Officer to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our services consistently meet regulatory requirements and exceed the expectations of those we serve. If you are passionate about quality assurance and are committed to making a positive impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can continue to uphold our reputation for excellence and make a difference in the lives of those we care for. Key Responsibilities Undertake a programme of planned/responsive quality assurance audits. Use a person centred, strengths-based, and outcome-focused support. Adopt the role of 'critical friend' in their support to operational colleagues. Identify risks to safeguarding and quality of support and implement measures to mitigate these. Review and develop organisational policies and procedures. Provides coaching to operational managers on quality, safety and improvement, personalisation, co-production, and outcomes. Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations to enhance quality of care. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Has experience to ensure the organisation is compliant with regulatory requirements, duties and evidence-based practice. IT literate, highly numerate and excellent analytical skills as needs to collect, collate and analyse information to assist compliance and service improvement. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. NVQ Level 4 or equivalent Understands quality KPIs, including clear understanding and experience of Single Assessment Framework (SAF)/CQC regulations. Knowledge and application of contemporary models of mental health, learning disability and autism support and/or with people with a brain injury or complex health care needs in health/social care. Minimum of two years' experience. Resilient and able to work at a pace and manage competing priorities. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to both operational and corporate colleagues. An understanding of relevant health and social care legislation and regulatory frameworks. Benefits Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme) money back for optical and dentistry Access to blue light discount scheme Attractive holiday entitlement Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development Pension enrolment About Acuity Care Group We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Quality Auditor/Officer£35,000 per annum Nottingham Hybrid Acuity Care Group is a leading provider of healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to the people we support. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of excellence in everything we do. As such, we are currently seeking a talented Quality Auditor/Officer to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our services consistently meet regulatory requirements and exceed the expectations of those we serve. If you are passionate about quality assurance and are committed to making a positive impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can continue to uphold our reputation for excellence and make a difference in the lives of those we care for. Key Responsibilities Undertake a programme of planned/responsive quality assurance audits. Use a person centred, strengths-based, and outcome-focused support. Adopt the role of 'critical friend' in their support to operational colleagues. Identify risks to safeguarding and quality of support and implement measures to mitigate these. Review and develop organisational policies and procedures. Provides coaching to operational managers on quality, safety and improvement, personalisation, co-production, and outcomes. Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations to enhance quality of care. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Has experience to ensure the organisation is compliant with regulatory requirements, duties and evidence-based practice. IT literate, highly numerate and excellent analytical skills as needs to collect, collate and analyse information to assist compliance and service improvement. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. NVQ Level 4 or equivalent Understands quality KPIs, including clear understanding and experience of Single Assessment Framework (SAF)/CQC regulations. Knowledge and application of contemporary models of mental health, learning disability and autism support and/or with people with a brain injury or complex health care needs in health/social care. Minimum of two years' experience. Resilient and able to work at a pace and manage competing priorities. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to both operational and corporate colleagues. An understanding of relevant health and social care legislation and regulatory frameworks. Benefits Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme) money back for optical and dentistry Access to blue light discount scheme Attractive holiday entitlement Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development Pension enrolment About Acuity Care Group We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.
Options Autism are currently hiring a Team Leader in the Scunthorpe region! Role: Team Leader - Nights Salary: Up to £28,971.00 per annum (dependant on experience/qualifications) Hours: Full-time; Permanent ( 43 hours per week - 7 day rota pattern ) Location: Roxby, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire How we reward you We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including: Salary: Up to £28,971.00 per annum Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more! Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. The Opportunity Our next Team Leader will be someone who has: Mandatory: NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care - Adults or equivalent Experience of working in a similar setting Working knowledge of relevant legislation Experience of leading and motivating teams Ability to effectively train individuals and groups The Opportunity We currently have an opportunity to join us as Nights Team Leader for our service Options Roxby House based in Roxby, North Lincolnshire. The successful applicant will be supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the smooth running of the home, supervising a team of dedicated Adult Support Workers, and working as a proactive role model within the team. Roxby House is a specialist residential service, rated CQC Outstanding, which offers high quality support and accommodation for adults with autism, complex needs and/or learning disabilities. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a residential environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible. Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly. How to Apply Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions Visit our website at where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job! Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Options Autism are currently hiring a Team Leader in the Scunthorpe region! Role: Team Leader - Nights Salary: Up to £28,971.00 per annum (dependant on experience/qualifications) Hours: Full-time; Permanent ( 43 hours per week - 7 day rota pattern ) Location: Roxby, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire How we reward you We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including: Salary: Up to £28,971.00 per annum Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more! Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. The Opportunity Our next Team Leader will be someone who has: Mandatory: NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care - Adults or equivalent Experience of working in a similar setting Working knowledge of relevant legislation Experience of leading and motivating teams Ability to effectively train individuals and groups The Opportunity We currently have an opportunity to join us as Nights Team Leader for our service Options Roxby House based in Roxby, North Lincolnshire. The successful applicant will be supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the smooth running of the home, supervising a team of dedicated Adult Support Workers, and working as a proactive role model within the team. Roxby House is a specialist residential service, rated CQC Outstanding, which offers high quality support and accommodation for adults with autism, complex needs and/or learning disabilities. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a residential environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible. Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly. How to Apply Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions Visit our website at where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job! Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Operations Manager - £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, hybrid working. Location AG Palmer House, Littlemore, Oxford What You ll Be Doing: Response are recruiting for an Operations Manager within Adult Services. This exciting opportunity is a key role within the organisation, responsible for consistent and effect running of Response Adult Services, covering SPOTS across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire. The Operations Manager will have a clear focus upon meeting the needs of our clients alongside meeting corporate objectives, contractual targets and improving the quality of support within financial constraints through the strong leadership and development of their direct reports and employees within their service. If you're a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility : To see full range of responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Ensure services are person-centred and meet the needs of the individual. To ensure that we provide high quality supported housing for all of our residents. Support Area Managers to ensure effective, high-quality services are delivered, and that employees are supported and developed appropriately. Manage approved budgets and monitor staff expenditures, sickness, agency spend and void budget impacts. Ensure that all services are safeguarded and protect vulnerable adults from abuse or the risk of abuse. Maintain an open, positive and inclusive leadership culture, through regular contact with Response s clients, carers, staff and volunteers. To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that service user pathways are identified, followed and evaluated. Complete investigations in line with Serious Incidents Reviews, Complaints, Disciplinaries, Grievances and referrals. Ensure Policies and Safe Operating Procedures within Adult Service Delivery are reviewed regularly, up to date and being complied with across all services. Ensure that health and safety best practice is undertaken across services and that all services are maintaining required risk assessments. Represent Response publicly to a wide range of stakeholders, building relationships with clients, family carers, funders, local government, current and potential partners and other relevant agencies. To work flexibly with a solution focused attitude, across all care and support services as reasonably required and work in a joined-up approach with housing colleagues. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority is to find people who can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational and have a One Team approach. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: Educated to A Level or equivalent. Detailed understanding of mental health issues. Proven track record in delivering similar services. Substantial experience of leading and managing teams Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Planning and organisational skills and high attention to detail Strong relationship building and coaching skills including relations with residents, service users, staff, internal and external partners Be compassionate and person-centred Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values What We Offer: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced family friendly leave Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application If this Operations Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website: Response Mental Health Care & Support. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of neurodivergent thinking styles and from those who might need reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Operations Manager - £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, hybrid working. Location AG Palmer House, Littlemore, Oxford What You ll Be Doing: Response are recruiting for an Operations Manager within Adult Services. This exciting opportunity is a key role within the organisation, responsible for consistent and effect running of Response Adult Services, covering SPOTS across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire. The Operations Manager will have a clear focus upon meeting the needs of our clients alongside meeting corporate objectives, contractual targets and improving the quality of support within financial constraints through the strong leadership and development of their direct reports and employees within their service. If you're a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility : To see full range of responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Ensure services are person-centred and meet the needs of the individual. To ensure that we provide high quality supported housing for all of our residents. Support Area Managers to ensure effective, high-quality services are delivered, and that employees are supported and developed appropriately. Manage approved budgets and monitor staff expenditures, sickness, agency spend and void budget impacts. Ensure that all services are safeguarded and protect vulnerable adults from abuse or the risk of abuse. Maintain an open, positive and inclusive leadership culture, through regular contact with Response s clients, carers, staff and volunteers. To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that service user pathways are identified, followed and evaluated. Complete investigations in line with Serious Incidents Reviews, Complaints, Disciplinaries, Grievances and referrals. Ensure Policies and Safe Operating Procedures within Adult Service Delivery are reviewed regularly, up to date and being complied with across all services. Ensure that health and safety best practice is undertaken across services and that all services are maintaining required risk assessments. Represent Response publicly to a wide range of stakeholders, building relationships with clients, family carers, funders, local government, current and potential partners and other relevant agencies. To work flexibly with a solution focused attitude, across all care and support services as reasonably required and work in a joined-up approach with housing colleagues. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority is to find people who can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational and have a One Team approach. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: Educated to A Level or equivalent. Detailed understanding of mental health issues. Proven track record in delivering similar services. Substantial experience of leading and managing teams Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Planning and organisational skills and high attention to detail Strong relationship building and coaching skills including relations with residents, service users, staff, internal and external partners Be compassionate and person-centred Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values What We Offer: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced family friendly leave Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application If this Operations Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website: Response Mental Health Care & Support. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of neurodivergent thinking styles and from those who might need reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.
We are looking for an RMN Registered Nurse to work as Deputy Manager, within a Mental Health Rehabilitation service in Preston. The service is for adults aged 18-65 and the ethos is centred on the belief that all service users should be able to lead an active and fulfilling life . The organisation is committed to putting rehabilitation at the heart of everything they do. The role of RMN Deputy is Monday to Friday 8/4 or 9/5 with a salary of circa 42,000. As RMN Nurse Deputy, you will work closely with the manager and ensure high care standards for service users with a complex range of mental health needs. The role of Deputy is supernumerary, with some shared on call responsibilities. Benefits include; Paid handover and breaks Enrolment into the Company Workplace Pension Scheme Health Cash Plan Benefits Package Discounted Gym Membership Employee Assistance Programme Access to Blue Light Card Membership Additional annual leave for nursing roles Refer a Friend scheme DBS is free of charge Free parking on site We are looking for a passionate and dedicated RMN Registered Nurse with previous deputy, or supervisory experience. If you are an RMN looking for new opportunities working in mental health as deputy manager in Preston, please Apply, or contact Gemma at Leaders in Care. LICGG
May 02, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an RMN Registered Nurse to work as Deputy Manager, within a Mental Health Rehabilitation service in Preston. The service is for adults aged 18-65 and the ethos is centred on the belief that all service users should be able to lead an active and fulfilling life . The organisation is committed to putting rehabilitation at the heart of everything they do. The role of RMN Deputy is Monday to Friday 8/4 or 9/5 with a salary of circa 42,000. As RMN Nurse Deputy, you will work closely with the manager and ensure high care standards for service users with a complex range of mental health needs. The role of Deputy is supernumerary, with some shared on call responsibilities. Benefits include; Paid handover and breaks Enrolment into the Company Workplace Pension Scheme Health Cash Plan Benefits Package Discounted Gym Membership Employee Assistance Programme Access to Blue Light Card Membership Additional annual leave for nursing roles Refer a Friend scheme DBS is free of charge Free parking on site We are looking for a passionate and dedicated RMN Registered Nurse with previous deputy, or supervisory experience. If you are an RMN looking for new opportunities working in mental health as deputy manager in Preston, please Apply, or contact Gemma at Leaders in Care. LICGG
We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our children's services Children We Care For team based in Bognor Regis. The successful candidate will be excited to be part of a team achieving positive outcomes for children and young people across West Sussex. Our dedicated Children We Care For service have a passion for making a difference to our looked after children, alongside an interest and experience of the adoption process. Working with children remaining in long term care where it is not safe for them to return home, children who may be placed for adoption and children leaving care. With a focus on outcomes-based care planning for children, including access to an in-house therapeutic assessment and intervention team, you will enjoy working with young children and/or teenagers to support them to achieve and plan to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently. We offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service. We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page. The Opportunity As an experienced Social Worker within the Children We Care For team, you will be working to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. We are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who can evidence the value they could add to our team. You will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. You will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to children looked after and keeping children safe. About you Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include: Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps. Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes. Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary. recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body. Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body. Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work. Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. About us Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children. For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit Careers in children's social work in West Sussex . Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05032 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
May 02, 2024
Full time
We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our children's services Children We Care For team based in Bognor Regis. The successful candidate will be excited to be part of a team achieving positive outcomes for children and young people across West Sussex. Our dedicated Children We Care For service have a passion for making a difference to our looked after children, alongside an interest and experience of the adoption process. Working with children remaining in long term care where it is not safe for them to return home, children who may be placed for adoption and children leaving care. With a focus on outcomes-based care planning for children, including access to an in-house therapeutic assessment and intervention team, you will enjoy working with young children and/or teenagers to support them to achieve and plan to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently. We offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service. We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page. The Opportunity As an experienced Social Worker within the Children We Care For team, you will be working to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. We are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who can evidence the value they could add to our team. You will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. You will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to children looked after and keeping children safe. About you Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include: Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps. Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes. Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary. recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body. Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body. Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work. Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. About us Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children. For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit Careers in children's social work in West Sussex . Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05032 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
Job Title: Deputy Manager Location : Reading Salary: £32,708 to £36,556 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: At Positive Footsteps we aim to create a safe and nurturing environment; enabling children and young people to recover from past trauma and grow to achieve their full potential. We provide an outstanding quality of care for a child/ young person or sibling group, who, for whatever reason, are unable to live with their own families. About The Role: We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Management team as the Deputy Manager of our 4-bed home in Reading. We support young people in care with emotional, behavioural difficulties. Applicants Should Have: A genuine commitment to engaging with children who have challenging behaviour and complex history The ability to create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times An understanding of Safeguarding legislation and Children's homes regulations 2015 The ability to support the management of a diverse staff team, role modelling and developing them to reach their potential An interest in supporting the development of the organisation and engaging others in working collaboratively Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with parents, carers and professionals Commitment to engaging in continuing professional development Ability to react calmly in stressful situations Self-motivated with the ability to manage a busy workload with oversight from a Registered Manager Empathy and understanding, ensuring the children's views and wishes are heard and communicated The ability to be a good role model High personal and professional standards Flexibility when needed to cover unsocial hours, shifts at short notice, and participate in on call rota Excellent verbal and written communication skills A willingness to arrange and engage in Social Activities and holidays, our children ask for adults who can have 'fun' We are looking for someone with: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce (Essential) Experience of working in a supervisory capacity Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties (Desirable) Up to date and in-depth knowledge of Children's homes regulations 2015 Ability to work with web-based information systems and good IT skills Full, clean UK Driving Licence (Preferred) A full list of responsibilities will be shared at point of interest. Benefits Include: Entitlement to 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Progressive pay scale Referral programme Employee Assistance Programme Paid Training, including additional training to support progression Enrolment into the NEST Pension scheme Staff incentives, achievement awards Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through the high street and online Working hours will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Sleep in rate: £50 per night. Average of 1 sleep in a week. All candidates will be subject to Safer Recruitment and DBS checks. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Mental Health Support, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, Recovery Social Worker, Recovery Support Worker, Care Worker, Senior Support Assistant, Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, Customer Service Team Leader, Customer Manager, Deputy House Manager and Deputy Business Manager may also be considered for this role.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Deputy Manager Location : Reading Salary: £32,708 to £36,556 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: At Positive Footsteps we aim to create a safe and nurturing environment; enabling children and young people to recover from past trauma and grow to achieve their full potential. We provide an outstanding quality of care for a child/ young person or sibling group, who, for whatever reason, are unable to live with their own families. About The Role: We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Management team as the Deputy Manager of our 4-bed home in Reading. We support young people in care with emotional, behavioural difficulties. Applicants Should Have: A genuine commitment to engaging with children who have challenging behaviour and complex history The ability to create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times An understanding of Safeguarding legislation and Children's homes regulations 2015 The ability to support the management of a diverse staff team, role modelling and developing them to reach their potential An interest in supporting the development of the organisation and engaging others in working collaboratively Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with parents, carers and professionals Commitment to engaging in continuing professional development Ability to react calmly in stressful situations Self-motivated with the ability to manage a busy workload with oversight from a Registered Manager Empathy and understanding, ensuring the children's views and wishes are heard and communicated The ability to be a good role model High personal and professional standards Flexibility when needed to cover unsocial hours, shifts at short notice, and participate in on call rota Excellent verbal and written communication skills A willingness to arrange and engage in Social Activities and holidays, our children ask for adults who can have 'fun' We are looking for someone with: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce (Essential) Experience of working in a supervisory capacity Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties (Desirable) Up to date and in-depth knowledge of Children's homes regulations 2015 Ability to work with web-based information systems and good IT skills Full, clean UK Driving Licence (Preferred) A full list of responsibilities will be shared at point of interest. Benefits Include: Entitlement to 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Progressive pay scale Referral programme Employee Assistance Programme Paid Training, including additional training to support progression Enrolment into the NEST Pension scheme Staff incentives, achievement awards Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through the high street and online Working hours will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Sleep in rate: £50 per night. Average of 1 sleep in a week. All candidates will be subject to Safer Recruitment and DBS checks. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Mental Health Support, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, Recovery Social Worker, Recovery Support Worker, Care Worker, Senior Support Assistant, Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, Customer Service Team Leader, Customer Manager, Deputy House Manager and Deputy Business Manager may also be considered for this role.
Registered Manager Maryport, Cumbria Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hpw) Salary £30,200 - £39,805 p.a. with On Call Shifts of £14.30 per session Plus, Great benefit including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Home as our Registered Manager, where you will be overseeing our brand new CQC registered service in Maryport supporting 5 adults with learning disabilities, who require 24/7 care and support. In this rewarding role youll lead your brand-new team, supporting them to grow and develop. You will be involved in the recruitment of a new team of support workers, who you will line manage, whilst working alongside our newly recruited Occupational Therapist, undertaking assessments and supporting with the development and review of care plans and risk assessments. This is a great opportunity, building a service and setting expectations of high quality ethical care, innovation and collaboration with external professionals, customers and their families. About you You hold, or are working towards, your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or you might hold an equivalent qualification. You will have held Registered Manager positions previously, ideally in learning disabilities services and will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of relevant regulatory policies and procedures, including the fundamental standard regulations. You will be able to talk confidently about how we support adults who lack capacity in the context of the Mental Capacity Act, the Court of Protection and Best Interests decision making. You are experienced working in partnership, as well as having strong inter agency links within health and social care.You're used to embedding a culture of strong communication and reflective practice. In addition to that, you lead, encourage and deliver an open, fair, transparent, supportive and challenging culture at all levels. We will support you to lead, manage and govern your team, assuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. You support learning and innovation, as well as promoting an open and fair culture.You will ensure the competence of your team through a process of observation and assessment, coaching and directing as required. Naturally innovative and creative helping to achieve and maintain the high standards our customers deserve whilst keeping to regulatory standards. As a subject matter expert and safeguarding lead, youll develop and share your knowhow ensuring the highperformance andquality assurance of your services whilst using your experience and skills to effectively motivate and direct your colleagues. Job Details Your service will be running 24/7 but your core hours will be Monday-Friday. We will need some flexibility to help support your team with important events that arise outside of these times. You will hold an on-call role for our care services on a rota with our other Registered Managers, but don't worry - we wont ask you to do this until you are inducted and completely confident! You will need to have adriving licence, car and car insurance that covers business use, as some travelling will be required. We'll also ask you to attend team meetings with your peers in the North East with very occasional national travel to attend development days. If you the right person for the role, we will need you to have an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service which well pay for. Our team You will be part of a team of Registered Managers working across the North of England. Your manager Sophie has previously been a Registered Manager herself and can provide you with lots of knowledge and guidance to settle you into your new role. You will also be supported by Kayley, our Implementation Manager who helps us to open our new care services. A place where you belong Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best.Together we make Home Group a great place to work! Whats in it for you? 34 days leave (including bank hols and a me day to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too! Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. Well cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more. Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us. We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when youre ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us! Colleague wellbeing really matters to us. There are a number of tools and support available to help you when you need them. Exploreourbenefitsin detail on our website. Find out more ClickAPPLY NOWto see ourRegistered Manager (CQC) Job description,find out about?usand forhelp to apply.Sometimes we close a job early, so dont delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if theres anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Registered Manager Maryport, Cumbria Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hpw) Salary £30,200 - £39,805 p.a. with On Call Shifts of £14.30 per session Plus, Great benefit including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Home as our Registered Manager, where you will be overseeing our brand new CQC registered service in Maryport supporting 5 adults with learning disabilities, who require 24/7 care and support. In this rewarding role youll lead your brand-new team, supporting them to grow and develop. You will be involved in the recruitment of a new team of support workers, who you will line manage, whilst working alongside our newly recruited Occupational Therapist, undertaking assessments and supporting with the development and review of care plans and risk assessments. This is a great opportunity, building a service and setting expectations of high quality ethical care, innovation and collaboration with external professionals, customers and their families. About you You hold, or are working towards, your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or you might hold an equivalent qualification. You will have held Registered Manager positions previously, ideally in learning disabilities services and will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of relevant regulatory policies and procedures, including the fundamental standard regulations. You will be able to talk confidently about how we support adults who lack capacity in the context of the Mental Capacity Act, the Court of Protection and Best Interests decision making. You are experienced working in partnership, as well as having strong inter agency links within health and social care.You're used to embedding a culture of strong communication and reflective practice. In addition to that, you lead, encourage and deliver an open, fair, transparent, supportive and challenging culture at all levels. We will support you to lead, manage and govern your team, assuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. You support learning and innovation, as well as promoting an open and fair culture.You will ensure the competence of your team through a process of observation and assessment, coaching and directing as required. Naturally innovative and creative helping to achieve and maintain the high standards our customers deserve whilst keeping to regulatory standards. As a subject matter expert and safeguarding lead, youll develop and share your knowhow ensuring the highperformance andquality assurance of your services whilst using your experience and skills to effectively motivate and direct your colleagues. Job Details Your service will be running 24/7 but your core hours will be Monday-Friday. We will need some flexibility to help support your team with important events that arise outside of these times. You will hold an on-call role for our care services on a rota with our other Registered Managers, but don't worry - we wont ask you to do this until you are inducted and completely confident! You will need to have adriving licence, car and car insurance that covers business use, as some travelling will be required. We'll also ask you to attend team meetings with your peers in the North East with very occasional national travel to attend development days. If you the right person for the role, we will need you to have an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service which well pay for. Our team You will be part of a team of Registered Managers working across the North of England. Your manager Sophie has previously been a Registered Manager herself and can provide you with lots of knowledge and guidance to settle you into your new role. You will also be supported by Kayley, our Implementation Manager who helps us to open our new care services. A place where you belong Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best.Together we make Home Group a great place to work! Whats in it for you? 34 days leave (including bank hols and a me day to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too! Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. Well cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more. Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us. We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when youre ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us! Colleague wellbeing really matters to us. There are a number of tools and support available to help you when you need them. Exploreourbenefitsin detail on our website. Find out more ClickAPPLY NOWto see ourRegistered Manager (CQC) Job description,find out about?usand forhelp to apply.Sometimes we close a job early, so dont delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if theres anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at JBRP1_UKTJ
Head of Clinical Services (Registered Manager) Health Now are a Central London based mental health care provider recently regulated with CQC to provide tailored support to individuals within hospital or home settings nationally, specialising in Nurse Led care packages for the most complex and vulnerable people in society. Our sister company provides recruitment solutions to NHS trusts and private providers across the country, including Scotland where we are awaiting registration with Care Inspectorate Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation as we develop our services across the whole of the UK, where there will be development opportunities for the right individual. We are preferably looking for a dedicated mental health nurse and or an experienced registered manager who is detail-orientated, commercially minded, and experienced Registered Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service with support from the Company Director and experienced Nominated Individual. This is a multi-faceted cross business role as the post holder will also be the Head of Clinical Services responsible for the quality of care we provide in Scotland under The Care Inspectorate Scotland. Role overview The Registered Manager for Health Now will have overall responsibility for the service provision and will be actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of the service including leading clinical supervision to a dedicated team and the monitoring of all service users ensuring we deliver the highest standard of care and support. As a requirement for Scottish suppliers, you will ensure the compliance of all nurses meets CIS standards and manage a team of nurse assessors who will undertake initial assessments ensuring all nurses are suitable for work placements. The post holder will offer clinical support and advice to the wider support teams for both services. The post holder will ultimately be responsible for maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, managing staff, implementing effective policies and procedures, and liaising with relevant authorities, stakeholders and internal teams. The role is 9-5 Monday to Friday however there is an expectation that you will be part of an out of hours on call rota. Does this sound like something you would like to be a part of? About you; Have the ability to lead and motivate clinical staff to deliver excellent services Be fundamentally calm and resilient, will not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement Be practical and methodical, delivering outstanding results Have excellent organisation skills and be able to work effectively under pressure Thrives in a fast paced health care environment Be respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication Be motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal and others performance Have the ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours of service users Have good financial and business acumen including management of budgets Be able to work as part of a team as well as being self-motivated Knowledge and Experience; Essential NMC registered for nursing professionals Clinical background and experience, ideally RMN or RNLD / associated health professional with a mental health background or A minimum level 5 Health and Social Care management / leadership qualification - e.g. QCF Level 5 Understanding and experience with CQC inspection framework and regulations Previous experience working in a residential/supported living setting including supervisory responsibilities, supporting Adults with learning disabilities. Strong commercial and business acumen with proven experience Knowledge and understanding of current legislation including Health and Social Care Act (2008) and have experience in reviewing and monitoring service delivery. Knowledge of Safeguarding, MHA, DOLs, MCA and regulatory frameworks Holding a clean and valid UK Driving License Clean enhanced DBS clearance Desirable Have experience of working with children and young people with challenging behaviours including mental health and behavioural problems Experience of Care Inspectorate Scotland regulations A minimum 2 of the last 5 years of employment within the adult's care sector in a similar role Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications Role benefits; Competitive salary depending on experience of up to £60,000 plus bonus (subject to meeting KPIs) Hybrid working opportunities Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Supportive work environment that values collaboration and growth Pension scheme and other benefits If you are interested in applying please click 'Apply' or send an updated CV and covering letter to show an interest.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Head of Clinical Services (Registered Manager) Health Now are a Central London based mental health care provider recently regulated with CQC to provide tailored support to individuals within hospital or home settings nationally, specialising in Nurse Led care packages for the most complex and vulnerable people in society. Our sister company provides recruitment solutions to NHS trusts and private providers across the country, including Scotland where we are awaiting registration with Care Inspectorate Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation as we develop our services across the whole of the UK, where there will be development opportunities for the right individual. We are preferably looking for a dedicated mental health nurse and or an experienced registered manager who is detail-orientated, commercially minded, and experienced Registered Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service with support from the Company Director and experienced Nominated Individual. This is a multi-faceted cross business role as the post holder will also be the Head of Clinical Services responsible for the quality of care we provide in Scotland under The Care Inspectorate Scotland. Role overview The Registered Manager for Health Now will have overall responsibility for the service provision and will be actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of the service including leading clinical supervision to a dedicated team and the monitoring of all service users ensuring we deliver the highest standard of care and support. As a requirement for Scottish suppliers, you will ensure the compliance of all nurses meets CIS standards and manage a team of nurse assessors who will undertake initial assessments ensuring all nurses are suitable for work placements. The post holder will offer clinical support and advice to the wider support teams for both services. The post holder will ultimately be responsible for maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, managing staff, implementing effective policies and procedures, and liaising with relevant authorities, stakeholders and internal teams. The role is 9-5 Monday to Friday however there is an expectation that you will be part of an out of hours on call rota. Does this sound like something you would like to be a part of? About you; Have the ability to lead and motivate clinical staff to deliver excellent services Be fundamentally calm and resilient, will not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement Be practical and methodical, delivering outstanding results Have excellent organisation skills and be able to work effectively under pressure Thrives in a fast paced health care environment Be respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication Be motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal and others performance Have the ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours of service users Have good financial and business acumen including management of budgets Be able to work as part of a team as well as being self-motivated Knowledge and Experience; Essential NMC registered for nursing professionals Clinical background and experience, ideally RMN or RNLD / associated health professional with a mental health background or A minimum level 5 Health and Social Care management / leadership qualification - e.g. QCF Level 5 Understanding and experience with CQC inspection framework and regulations Previous experience working in a residential/supported living setting including supervisory responsibilities, supporting Adults with learning disabilities. Strong commercial and business acumen with proven experience Knowledge and understanding of current legislation including Health and Social Care Act (2008) and have experience in reviewing and monitoring service delivery. Knowledge of Safeguarding, MHA, DOLs, MCA and regulatory frameworks Holding a clean and valid UK Driving License Clean enhanced DBS clearance Desirable Have experience of working with children and young people with challenging behaviours including mental health and behavioural problems Experience of Care Inspectorate Scotland regulations A minimum 2 of the last 5 years of employment within the adult's care sector in a similar role Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications Role benefits; Competitive salary depending on experience of up to £60,000 plus bonus (subject to meeting KPIs) Hybrid working opportunities Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Supportive work environment that values collaboration and growth Pension scheme and other benefits If you are interested in applying please click 'Apply' or send an updated CV and covering letter to show an interest.
FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Coleford, Gloucestershire
Do you have experience of working in housing allocations and with choice based letting systems? About the role? The HomeseekerPlus Partnership are seeking a highly organised, IT proficient expert to take a central coordination role to ensure that the current system is used to its full potential and that policy and legislation is adhered to. Although Forest Of Dean District Council will be hosting the role, you will be working on behalf of Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury and West Oxfordshire councils. The base location can be anywhere within the partnership area, but you will be expected to spend a minimum of one to two days a month in each location. You will be working with: The IT system provider, Housing Professionals at each local authority and Housing Providers both local and national. You will be required to: To take a central coordinating role between the seven local authorities involved in the HomeseekerPlus sub-regional Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme. To monitor the way the scheme is operated by all members (including Registered Housing Providers). To take a lead role in reviewing and developing the scheme to include changes in legislation, case law and developing "good practice". To monitor the contract with I.T. provider (Locata) and to co-ordinate proposals to enhance and develop the scheme. To act as a first point of contact for general enquiries about the working of the HomeseekerPlus scheme. The role will also have budget responsibilities ensuring that all contributions to the partnership are invoiced annually, and that spending is in accordance with the partnership agreement. You will need? A minimum qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or A level, and/or three years relevant experience Demonstrable ?back office' IT systems knowledge, expert in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Google Knowledge and experience in assessing complex situations. Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments. Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Please note internally this role will be called ?Homeseeker Plus Coordinator' Special Conditions? Use of a car for work purposes BPSS Who are we? Publica is a unique place to work - we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you? Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience of working in housing allocations and with choice based letting systems? About the role? The HomeseekerPlus Partnership are seeking a highly organised, IT proficient expert to take a central coordination role to ensure that the current system is used to its full potential and that policy and legislation is adhered to. Although Forest Of Dean District Council will be hosting the role, you will be working on behalf of Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury and West Oxfordshire councils. The base location can be anywhere within the partnership area, but you will be expected to spend a minimum of one to two days a month in each location. You will be working with: The IT system provider, Housing Professionals at each local authority and Housing Providers both local and national. You will be required to: To take a central coordinating role between the seven local authorities involved in the HomeseekerPlus sub-regional Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme. To monitor the way the scheme is operated by all members (including Registered Housing Providers). To take a lead role in reviewing and developing the scheme to include changes in legislation, case law and developing "good practice". To monitor the contract with I.T. provider (Locata) and to co-ordinate proposals to enhance and develop the scheme. To act as a first point of contact for general enquiries about the working of the HomeseekerPlus scheme. The role will also have budget responsibilities ensuring that all contributions to the partnership are invoiced annually, and that spending is in accordance with the partnership agreement. You will need? A minimum qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or A level, and/or three years relevant experience Demonstrable ?back office' IT systems knowledge, expert in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Google Knowledge and experience in assessing complex situations. Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments. Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Please note internally this role will be called ?Homeseeker Plus Coordinator' Special Conditions? Use of a car for work purposes BPSS Who are we? Publica is a unique place to work - we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you? Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. JBRP1_UKTJ
Casual Emergency Duty Team Officer (Non-AMHP) How you'll make a difference You can make a difference by offering effective emergency social work services to four Local Authorities, outside normal working hours, where you will make sound judgements in a variety of challenging situations. You will be working within a small team of Senior Practitioners, where you will receive contacts from the public and other professionals regarding social care issues across Bristol, BANES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, which require an urgent response. What will you be doing? You will be working within a small team of EDT Social Workers and Duty Team Manager, where you will receive contacts from the public and other professionals regarding social care issues, which require an urgent response. Your shift rota will comprise of the following: Early shift 8.45am - 5.15pm (Saturday /Sunday /Bank Holidays) Late shift 14.00 - 22.30 (Saturdays) Late Shift 12.00 - 20.30 (Sundays & Bank Holidays) There will be opportunities to pick up alternative shifts once experienced in EDT work. The expectation is you will be available for a minimum of one shift per month depending on where the need is required early /late shifts. It is also expected that you will be available for one bank holiday shift per year as required. You will be demonstrating your knowledge of legislation and statutory duties under the Children Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation and responding accordingly. You will be up to date with good practice in all areas of social work and this will determine your action. You will be aware of service and policy objectives and carry out action consistent with meeting those objectives. You will work jointly with other agencies and statutory bodies (e.g. Police, Health etc.) and maintain good working relationships with those agencies. You will complete all necessary forms, including maintaining a log of all calls received, indicating the action taken and ensuring that details are reported to the appropriate duty desk. What we need from you You will hold a recognised professional Social Work qualification, e.g Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. You will have relevant post-qualifying experience in either Child or adult Safeguarding issues or Mental Health, plus extensive experience of dealing with complex cases. You will be able to undertake complex risk assessments of children, families and adults and to implement risk management plans or care packages, through effective communication both verbally and in writing. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance . What's special here is the strength of the team ethos . We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the children and young people they work with. We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work, and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! You will also be paid an out of hours shift allowance of 26%. For more information, please contact Gretta Perkins via email . Job Description
May 01, 2024
Full time
Casual Emergency Duty Team Officer (Non-AMHP) How you'll make a difference You can make a difference by offering effective emergency social work services to four Local Authorities, outside normal working hours, where you will make sound judgements in a variety of challenging situations. You will be working within a small team of Senior Practitioners, where you will receive contacts from the public and other professionals regarding social care issues across Bristol, BANES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, which require an urgent response. What will you be doing? You will be working within a small team of EDT Social Workers and Duty Team Manager, where you will receive contacts from the public and other professionals regarding social care issues, which require an urgent response. Your shift rota will comprise of the following: Early shift 8.45am - 5.15pm (Saturday /Sunday /Bank Holidays) Late shift 14.00 - 22.30 (Saturdays) Late Shift 12.00 - 20.30 (Sundays & Bank Holidays) There will be opportunities to pick up alternative shifts once experienced in EDT work. The expectation is you will be available for a minimum of one shift per month depending on where the need is required early /late shifts. It is also expected that you will be available for one bank holiday shift per year as required. You will be demonstrating your knowledge of legislation and statutory duties under the Children Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation and responding accordingly. You will be up to date with good practice in all areas of social work and this will determine your action. You will be aware of service and policy objectives and carry out action consistent with meeting those objectives. You will work jointly with other agencies and statutory bodies (e.g. Police, Health etc.) and maintain good working relationships with those agencies. You will complete all necessary forms, including maintaining a log of all calls received, indicating the action taken and ensuring that details are reported to the appropriate duty desk. What we need from you You will hold a recognised professional Social Work qualification, e.g Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. You will have relevant post-qualifying experience in either Child or adult Safeguarding issues or Mental Health, plus extensive experience of dealing with complex cases. You will be able to undertake complex risk assessments of children, families and adults and to implement risk management plans or care packages, through effective communication both verbally and in writing. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance . What's special here is the strength of the team ethos . We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the children and young people they work with. We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work, and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! You will also be paid an out of hours shift allowance of 26%. For more information, please contact Gretta Perkins via email . Job Description
PSR195398 Registered Manager Rugby Total package: up to £61,597 Our client, a leading provider of residential and educational support to children, is looking to appoint a Registered Manager to work in a beautiful 7 bed home in Rugby. Working in a Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager you will be a part of making sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like the hugest victory! Our clients homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and their aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in their care. This is all made possible because their service is holistic and touches on every aspect of their young people's developmental needs. From their Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture they achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. What our client offers: Salary: Base salary of £48,620 - £60,197 Annual Package: Bonus 10% of salary reviewed annually, £2,500 on call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year), Attendance allowance £1,400. You also receive a long-term incentive plan - a bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum Relocation packages available Training: A full 4-week induction as well as their sector-leading Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of their regional managers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance BUPA Private Health Insurance and Medical cover so you and your family can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time Overview By managing the day to day operations in the home and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements you enable their young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. You will actively be involved with new referrals and be safe in the knowledge that you will be providing a home in the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care. Experience Required: Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children's home Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months For more information, or to apply now please follow the link provided. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
PSR195398 Registered Manager Rugby Total package: up to £61,597 Our client, a leading provider of residential and educational support to children, is looking to appoint a Registered Manager to work in a beautiful 7 bed home in Rugby. Working in a Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager you will be a part of making sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like the hugest victory! Our clients homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and their aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in their care. This is all made possible because their service is holistic and touches on every aspect of their young people's developmental needs. From their Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture they achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. What our client offers: Salary: Base salary of £48,620 - £60,197 Annual Package: Bonus 10% of salary reviewed annually, £2,500 on call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year), Attendance allowance £1,400. You also receive a long-term incentive plan - a bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum Relocation packages available Training: A full 4-week induction as well as their sector-leading Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of their regional managers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance BUPA Private Health Insurance and Medical cover so you and your family can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time Overview By managing the day to day operations in the home and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements you enable their young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. You will actively be involved with new referrals and be safe in the knowledge that you will be providing a home in the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care. Experience Required: Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children's home Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months For more information, or to apply now please follow the link provided. JBRP1_UKTJ