Address
Form of workReports to: Registered Manager
Supervises: Senior Facilitators, Facilitators, Housekeeper, Cook, Medical Administrative Assistant.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
- To work alongside the Registered Manager in the successful running of one of our long term residences for adults with acquired brain injuries, physical and learning disabilities in Hereford.
- To ensure that the highest standards of care and support are provided to the residents, fully promoting autonomy, participation and self-care.
- To support residents to be active citizens within the local community
PRIMARY TASKS:
- To deputise in the Registered Manager's absence.
- To be the most senior person on duty during some day, evening and weekend shifts.
- To ensure the accommodation is adequately staffed and operating efficiently and effectively, taking into account resident's requirements whilst adhering to budgeted targets.
- To support the transition of new residents into their new long term home.
- To ensure high standards of individualised care for all residents by
- Role modelling exemplary practice
- Completing thorough care assessments,
- Formulating, monitoring and reviewing care planning,
- Care auditing of staff.
Hours of work:
37 hours per week, which will include evening and weekend working.
Safeguarding
Our Client takes seriously its responsibility for safeguarding and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and children and requires that all colleagues share this and act accordingly by applying organisational policy and procedure and attending annual safeguarding training.
Equality & Diversity
Through personal example and clear action demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity ensuring equality of access and treatment in employment and service delivery to all.
Health & Safety
Promote the organisation's Health and Safety at Work Policy and Procedure and ensure these are implemented effectively within the department
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification at level 3 or above in health or social care
- Recognised management qualification equivalent to the registered managers
Experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience in residential care plus a minimum of 1 year at a level which includes staff management.
- Experience of working with people with physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties.
- Experience working with people with Acquired Brain Injuries and/or behaviour that challenges.
Skills/knowledge
- Good level of verbal and written communication skills and numerical skills.
- Well-developed presentation skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Self-reliance.
- Adaptability.
- Excellent knowledge of CQC Regulations and outcomes
- Able to administer medication and carry out associated duties.
- Completed NSC 1 day Readiness management training.
- (external appointments must attend within probation period)
- I.T. skills.
- Administrative skills.
- Experience of working to a budget
- Ability to deliver staff training
Personal
- Commitment and enthusiasm for providing outstanding care & support to and young adults with disabilities.
- High level of motivation.
- High standards in care of others.
- Able to motivate and lead others.
- Evidence of commitment to own personal development.
- Evidence of establishment of new initiatives and vision.
Other
- Able to work at a variety of locations and make own travel arrangements. Ability to work weekends and unsociable hours.
- Full driving licence inc D1 (re. minibus driving).
