Located on the outskirts of Wadhurst, on the borders of East Sussex and Kent, we are a successful independent residential specialist college for young people (aged 16-25) with a range of learning difficulties. Alongside the college we have established an initiative, creating a co-housing community with adults with learning difficulties. In addition, we are developing a social enterprise initiative where external individuals will join current co-housing members to make produce for sale and undertake maintenance activities for the benefit of the community.
This community environment offers a distinctive approach to education and supported living which provides for the social, emotional and spiritual development of young people and adults with special needs through safe, shared living and integration with the wider community. Emphasis is placed on crafts, the arts, movement education and care for the land.
Please do look at our website to find out more about us.
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 Objectives
· 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, SE)
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/Do LS 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
Fulltime equivalent salary range for this role ( 52 weeks) : £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.
Interview to commence week beginning 11th November 2024.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £26,434.00-£30,546.00 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/11/2024