Respite Assistant Care Manager

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Company Description

Henshaws 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 build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position

This role is ideal for someone with experience in care who is ready to take on more responsibility in a supportive leadership position. You will guide and inspire a team who work directly with individuals who have complex needs. You will help to create a safe, positive and engaging environment where individuals can grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve their goals. Your work will contribute directly to Henshaws' mission of empowering people to live the life they choose.

• Salary: £15.02 per hour or £31,241.60 per annum
• Hours per week: 40
• Weeks per year: 52
• Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holiday
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: 3 week rolling rota with a mix of early, late and long days including weekends
• Location: Henshaws Specialist College Campus, Starbeck Harrogate
• Closing Date: 28th February at noon

Please note that this position may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

Our Values

• Ambition: You will look for ways to improve the quality of care and support the team and students to achieve their goals.

• Respect: You will treat every person with kindness and integrity and value their individuality and voice.

• Empowerment: You will encourage service users and staff to build confidence, make choices and take positive steps towards independence.

Requirements

We welcome applicants who have experience in the care sector and an enthusiasm for working with young people with complex needs.

Essential requirements include an NVQ Level 2 or Diploma in Health and Social Care and a willingness to work towards Level 3 within 18 months. You will need experience of providing personal care and an understanding of learning disabilities. You must be able to stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly and work in a way that promotes dignity, respect and independence.

You will need to be able to push a wheelchair, support moving and handling including hoisting, and assist with personal care after training. Flexibility is essential due to the rota pattern. A commitment to safeguarding, equality and safe working practices is also required.

Desirable requirements include experience of working with young adults, knowledge of health and safety in care settings and an understanding of student rights.

An enhanced DBS check with adult and child barring is required for this post.

Henshaws Commitment

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will make every reasonable adjustment needed for applicants with a disability.

Other information

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws 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.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888

Attachments

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