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.
