Job Vacancy: Band 6 Deputy Manager - Adult Disability Service
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £43,954 - £59,343 per annum
We are seeking a Deputy Manager (Band 6) to join the Community Living team within our Adult Disability Service. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities across various settings including residential homes, supported living, short break services, and outreach teams.
Duties:
- Undertake the assessment of service users with 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 Nurse 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
- Understanding of learning disabilities and/or willingness to learn
Benefits:
We offer an attractive relocation package, inclusive of interview and relocation travel expenses, alongside competitive pay and bonuses. Additionally, there's an opportunity for an additional bonus scheme of £3,000, payable after two and four years of service.
For those relocating alone, subsidised accommodation is provided, and for those with partners or families, an 8-year employment permit is available.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and require satisfactory pre-employment checks for all successful candidates.
Applicants may be appointed at a lower grade initially, with the opportunity for progression based on demonstrated capabilities and development.
Apply now and become part of our dedicated team, committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
