Assistant Care and Support Manager/ Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced social care professional, with a level 5 diploma in social care and management or working towards this. You will have the experience and skills to support the management of the quality of the provision in regard to legislation and requirements including the Health and Social Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and CQC regulations. You will have the experience and skills to be the safeguarding lead for the organisation. You think creatively about social care and are keen to work in a collaborative way with a diverse range of colleagues.

Principal Objective

· Support the management of the quality of care and support in college and the cohousing community as well as social enterprise day placements

· Oversee Quality Assurance systems covering care and support for all activities

· Safeguarding lead for children and adults at risk (college, cohousing, social enterprise)

Main Responsibilities

· Implement and improve Quality Assurance processes for care and support

· Monitor the annual rolling quality assurance plan including the completion of audits for documentation, finances and medication.

 Oversee safeguarding processes and liaison with external bodies in collaboration with the Safeguarding Group

Manage MCA/DoLS processes

The post is 5 days, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm term time only (39 weeks)

Qualifications and training

Good level of education, including English

Completed or working towards Level 5 diploma in Social Care and Management

Knowledge and experience

Experience of working with young people/adults in social care

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities

Excellent understanding of the principles of high quality person centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice

Knowledge and experience of working with CQC regulation

Knowledge and experience of working with safeguarding legislation.

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to recognise abuse

 

Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm 39 weeks per year( term time only)

Salary £26,434.00-£30,546.00 per year ( Fulltime equivalent salary range for this role £31,336.00- £36,348.00)

Please note that we can only offer this role to those that have the Right to Work in the UK.

Applicants will be required to undergo appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

Closing date for applications  4^th November 2024.

Interviews  to take place week beginning 11^th November.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: 
Applicants for all vacancies will be required to undergo appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our vulnerable students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please contact us for further information:

The Recruitment Group, The Mount Camphill Community, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6PT

Phone 01892 782025

For more information email us by clicking here Recruitment