Sanctuary Personnel, a committed and competitive recruitment agency is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Work Deputy Manager to work based in Guernsey, within the Adults Community/Disability Service.
As the post holder of this role, you will receive a competitive salary of £36,501 - £44,054 per annum.
The post holder can be based in a variety of settings including residential homes, supported living, short break service and the outreach team. Staff are required to work a shift system that offers support 24 hours a day.
Duties:
- Involved in all aspects of maintaining the area using the active support model, this may include cleaning, shopping, washing ironing, cooking etc
- 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
- Act in accordance with the standards, codes and guidelines laid down by the postholder’s regulatory body and HSC
- Promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity
- Safeguard service users in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines
- Take the lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of service users and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of care
- Act as a supervisor to staff working within the area
- Act as a mentor/preceptor to students and other learners
- Promote an environment that is conductive to quality learning and assessment
- Develop programmes of learning to meet the educational needs of all staff working within the care setting
- Maintain own continuing professional development needs
- Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills related to the needs of the service users
- Undertake in-house annual mandatory training
- Contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members
- Co-ordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work related issues raised by the team are addressed
- Ensure team members are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures and the implications they have for practice
- Undertake the professional development review process with identified team members
- Support staff with performance issues developing plan to address developmental needs
- Act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values
- Assist with roster planning for the practice area
- Liaise with the manager on all general administration and operational matters and participate in the management of budgets as delegated by the manager
Requirements of the Deputy Manager:
- 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
- Leadership and management skills
- Caring and empathetic nature
- Understanding of learning disabilities and/or willingness to learn
- Willing to undertake a full DBS check
- Significant senior level frontline experience within Adults’ Services
- Hold a driving licence and be prepared to drive service vehicles
- Be able to co-ordinate and lead a team within the service, and also develop and implement programmes of care and support
- Be willing to work towards achieving graduate status
- Be proactive and cooperative in the appraisal and confirmer processes
Contact:
This Deputy Manager job is advertised by Craig Osborne; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
