NHS Deputy Manager - Adult Disability Service/Autism Hub
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,954 to £59,343 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | GY1 |
| Company: | Sanctuary Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 209462-430331 |
Summary
Job Opportunity: Band 6 Deputy Manager - Adult Disability Service/Autism Hub
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £43,954 - £59,343 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel is currently assisting in the recruitment process for a Deputy Manager (Band 6) position within an esteemed Adult Disability Service focusing on Autism Hub support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborating within the Adult Disability Service to provide comprehensive support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism
• Operating in diverse settings including residential homes, supported living, short break services, and outreach programs
• Undertake the assessment of service users with autism and complex needs
• Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs
• Guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users
• Undertake risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and wellbeing of service users with complex care needs, taking relevant action to minimise these risks
• Lead a staff team in emergency situations, ensuring that the service user’s needs are met and that significant others are supported
• Utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify service user’s needs and to guide decision-making processes
Requirements:
• Registered Health or Social Care Professional e.g. Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist, OT, Registered Behaviour Technician or Social Worker
• Evidence of CPD at diploma level
• Teaching/mentoring qualification
• Diploma in a related field
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent (D32/33, NVQ A1)
• Good IT skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Hold a valid driving licence (this may be negotiated with the manager dependant on area
• Leadership and management skills
• Caring and empathetic nature
• Good autism knowledge and/or experience
• A good understanding of learning disabilities
• An understanding of person centred care and support
• An understanding of positive behavioural support
Benefits:
• Competitive salary with potential for an annual bonus and additional bonus scheme of £3,000, disbursed after two and four years of service.
• Full relocation package inclusive of interview and relocation travel expenses.
• Subsidised accommodation for individuals relocating alone.
• Provision of an 8-year employment permit for those relocating with partners or families.
The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Pre-employment checks, including enhanced screenings, will be conducted for successful candidates.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
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