Role: Head of Care
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: 40 per week
We are now recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Head of Care/Registered Manager to lead our residential care services. This is a senior management position where you will set an example and provide strategic leadership to other managers, guiding organisational and strategic decisions across the residential homes associated with the college.
As Head of Care/Registered Manager you will hold legal responsibility for one of the four residential settings within Cambian Wing College. The Head of Care will report to the Principal on a daily basis, with the Registered Managers responsible for overseeing the management and running of these establishments which may function for 38 or 52 weeks a year. It is important that best practice is identified and shared between all staff and all sites, and there is a remit for the post holder to keep abreast and up to date with any policy or legislative changes.
Person Specification
* At least 4 years significant management/supervisory experience in a care setting within the past 5 years, as a standard assessed as ‘competent’ in all aspects of the job.
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience of working effectively with people who experience difficulties similar to those experienced by students at this establishment.
* Knowledge and experience of RQF assessment process.
* Experience of effectively managing others, including those who themselves have a supervisory role.
* Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties and/or special needs including recent developments and person-centred planning.
* Knowledge of the relevant CQC inspection framework and how they apply within the working practice.
* Knowledge of recognised positive approach to working with challenging behaviours associated with SEND e.g. CPI.
* Knowledge of Children Act 1989, Health and Social Care Act (2008) Regulations 2014, Children’s & Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015, Care Standards Act 2000, Care Act 2014.
* Ability to attend work punctually and reliably including nights, evenings and weekends as required to fulfil the role effectively. To undertake on-call duties and be able to reach the establishment within approx. 45-60 minutes on occasions when called out.
Qualifications Required
* A minimum RQF Level 4 or above in Adult/Children’s Care Services or a related sector and the commitment to commence study at Level 5 within 6 months of being appointed.
* English and Maths qualifications at GCSE/Level 2
* Recognised award in dealing with challenging behaviours e.g. CPI.
* Clean, current car driving licence.
Cambian Wing College
Wing College is a specialist further education college offering both day and 38-52-week residential placements. We provide holistic education for students aged 16-25 years who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated mental health conditions. At Wing College we use specialist education approaches, therapeutic support and environments and staffing expertise to prepare students to meet the demands of adult life in a positive way.
The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential. From innovative educational experiences to national curriculum programmes, supported by passionate teams of specialists and key workers, we actively enable each young person to achieve their personal best, all in an environment that best suits them.
We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.