Deputy Manager Learning Disabilities in Maidstone

Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands

Applications are invited from committed and experienced Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Complex Residential team as Band 6 Deputy Manager within the Adult Learning Disabilities Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The site is a newly opened purpose-built facility providing support for 14 Service Users in single self-contained flats. The flats are in a fantastic location flat for wheelchair users near the beach, shops and cafés and access to bus routes. Well-equipped and appointed with key considerations for Service Users with profound learning and physical disabilities; safely enclosed garden, ceiling track hoists and sensory-sensitive colour schemes.

As Deputy Manager, in supporting the Service Manager you will:

• Undertake the assessment of service users with complex needs.
• Guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users.
• Contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members.
• Undertake the professional development review process with identified team members.
• Support staff with performance issues developing plans to address developmental needs.
• Act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.
• Act up as necessary in the absence of the manager.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The Guernsey Band 6 salary range is £47,860 to £64,615 plus an annual bonus of £1,747 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS or Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people within the wider community. Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

Person requirements:

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with full UK professional registration.
• At least two years current or recent UK experience leading a Learning Disabilities service at senior Band 5 or Band 6 level.
• Completion of a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.
• To hold a UK driving licence.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• An annual bonus of £1,747.
• Registered Nurse applicants will receive an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• Relocation payment of £5,000.
• Three months initial free accommodation.
• On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation.
• A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.