Head of Care - Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

This is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families to build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Purpose of Post

Lead the 24-hour service that provides support and care to young people from 16-25 years old, with a wide range of disabilities and complex needs.

Person Specification

• Recent experience of successfully managing medium to large scale residential care provision
• Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Extensive experience of CQC compliance and current inspection processes
• Financial and budget management skills
• Previous experience of leading and managing a team
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Formal qualification or training related to Safeguarding or willingness to achieve within predetermined timescale
• NVQ 5 or equivalent, in Health and Social care

Responsibilities

• Effectively line manage, support and motivate a team of House Managers
• Promote close working relationships and effective communication with other College and Charity wide departments ensuring the student is at the centre of everything we do.
• Oversee the management of the House Managers, Assistant House Managers and SWARs, assisting with HR processes where appropriate
• Ensure all resources are effectively managed and monitored in line with budgetary constraints, taking an active role in the overview of the resources allocated.
• Manage staffing of services in a cost-effective manner, overseeing management of rotas
• Manage recruitment agency relationships and minimize temporary agency spend in line with budget requirements
• Work as part of the College Senior Leadership Team to deliver on the vision and strategy of the Principal and Trustee Board.

Line Management Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding leadership and management of the section; ensuring the provision of a first-class service to both internal and external customers and service users
• Ensure the team maintain high standards of performance and behaviour, taking appropriate action to address any areas of concern in line with employment policies, with support from HR where applicable

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.