• Ref:TD/VP
• Area:South Ayrshire
• Pay:12.80 per hour
• Closing Date:25th January 2026
• Interview Date:TBC

Veronica is an outgoing, friendly, chatty and active young woman who lives in her own home in Prestwick.

Veronica loves spending time with her family, singing, shopping, horse riding, attending groups and general girly things.

Veronica is looking for someone who:

• Is flexible in working times, as post includes evening, weekends and sleepovers.
• Is confident promoting clear and consistent boundaries
• Has the ability to stick to and promote structure and routines
• Has the strength of character to adapt to challenging situations
• Is a strong community connector
• Has a good sense of humour and is good fun
• Is adventurous, forward thinking and motivated
• Is patient, a good listener, and good communicator

• Can motivate and support Valerie to take care of her home
• Is a dedicated person who will help her lead life to the full
• Is patient
• Is fit and active who enjoys the outdoors

Essential for the Support Practitioner role is that you can demonstrate the following:

• Understands and works in a person centred way
• Understands the importance of family involvement
• Understands all behaviour is communication
• Has excellent communication and written skills

Desirable

• An understanding or experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities
• SVQ Level 2/3 in Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards this

This role involves shift work including evening, weekends, sleepovers and public holidays.

You can only be appointed for this post if you are registered with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and are able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council when required for your post.

If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please call Tracey Dempster on 01563 825555 or 07811 452 378 during office hours.

*This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore only applications from females requested.

This position comes under the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions order)

Sunderland Carers’ Centre

Job Description

Post

Salary

Carer Within Reach Worker

£22,931.88 (pro rata)

Hours of Work

18 Hours per week (times and days negotiable)

Holidays

25 Days per Annum (pro rata)

Location:

Sunderland Carers Centre, Thompson Road, Sunderland

Responsible to:

Service Manager

Job  Summary.  The  Carer  Within  Reach  Worker  will  be  initially  responsible  to  the  Service
Manager  at  Sunderland  Carers’  Centre.  Emphasis  will  be  placed  on  the  development  of  a
whole  family  approach  to  engage  families  in  services  which  are  appropriate  to  identified
needs.

The Carer Within Reach Worker will act within the Carer Contact Team to provide a listening
ear  service  to  those  carers  identified  as  being  socially  isolated  and  would  benefit  form  a
Within Reach call. The post holder will provide accurate and appropriate information, advice,
and guidance to carers within the Carer Contact Team function as needed.

Equal  opportunities.  Sunderland  Carers’  Centre  recognises  that  the  needs  of  carers  are
paramount within the services it offers. The Centre is committed to a policy of equal access
to employment and provision of its services regardless of race, religious or political beliefs,
ethnic or national origin, culture, gender, sexuality age or disability

Working Relationships.

Internal: The post holder is accountable to the Service Manager with whom they will liaise on
a regular basis.

The  post  holder  will  be  ultimately  accountable  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  and  the  Chief
Executive Officer.

The post holder will support activity from the mechanisms within the Carers’ Centre to ensure
all carers are supported via the services delivered by Sunderland Carers’ Centre.

External:  The  post  holder  will  ensure  Sunderland  Carers’  Centre  influences  decisions  that
benefit carers at a locality level, working closely with the partners from both statutory and
voluntary sectors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide Within Reach calls to carers identified as in need of social contact so tackling social
isolation, loneliness and addressing wellbeing

To recognise the signs of issues and problems associated with the caring role and escalating
to the most appropriate team member

To input onto the Customer Relations Data base contacts made by volunteers to carers, as
part of the Within Reach project

To  form  part  of  the  organisation’s  Contact  Team  function  to  provide  information,  advice,
guidance  and  support  with  an  outcome  focus  to  support  carers  in  a  format  which  most
appropriately meets their individual needs as needed

To provide a first contact service to those contacting Sunderland Carers’ Centre via telephone,
email,  face  to  face  or  via  website  enquiries  and  providing  the  person  with  relevant  and
accurate information, advice, guidance and support as needed

Provide a professional welcome to all customers and visitors, presenting a positive impression
of the organisation

To ensure that incoming telephone calls are answered in a professional and timely manner
and transferred, where appropriate, to the relevant team member as needed

Carry out the necessary administration for this role accurately and within organisationally set
standards including updating the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System (Charity
Log)

Input activity and outcome records to CRM system. Work to achieve agreed carer outcomes,
contract  Key  Performance  Indicators  and  targets  as  agreed  with  the  organisation’s
frameworks and commissioning contracts

Also

Working  as  part  of  the  wider  team  to  provide  a  range  of  support  options  which  includes
support  via  telephone,  e-mail  and  1:1  meetings  plus  support  at  a  range  of  meetings  both
internally and externally.

To  develop  and  maintain  meaningful,  effective  on-going  relationships  with  other
organisations and professionals to ensure that carers have a range of accurate information,
knowledge and opportunities available to them.

To attend and/or support promotional events, training opportunities or social activities for
carers.

To work with the wider Carers’ Centre team and partners to identify and engage hard to reach
carers.

To support carers to have a life of their own along-side their caring role

To represent Sunderland Carers Centre in order to promote and encourage understanding
and  awareness  of  carers  issues  for  example  through  the  delivery  of  agreed  training
programmes for carers, partners and the wider community

To support the communication of National Legislation regarding carers and how this affects
carers.

To  contribute  to  good  practice  and  development  of  the  organisation  including  service
evaluation

Work with and mentor designated volunteers with the support of the management team

Work with and mentor students on placement within the organisation with the support of ...

Please email your completed Application Form, along with an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Self-Declaration Form to hr@merchiston.co.uk

Applications will be considered as they are received and shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview prior to the official closing date. Merchiston reserves the right to appoint ahead of the closing date and thus early applications for this role are advisable.

Interested candidates can contact Omar Adams, HR Manager, at hr@merchiston.co.uk, should they wish to discuss this post further informally.

Closing date for applications: January 26 2026, at 5pm.

Senior Carer

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Fremantle Court, Stoke Mandeville, HP22 5XL

Pay rate: £13.90

Contracted hours: 36

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a senior experienced carer or support worker with the passion to make a difference?

Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?

Tucked away in the peaceful village of Stoke Mandeville, just outside Aylesbury, Fremantle Court offers high-quality nursing, dementia, residential and respite care for older people. With stunning views of the Chiltern Hills and beautiful gardens that welcome visiting wildlife, our home is a place of comfort, companionship and expert care.

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s but this is not essential.

What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times. Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Senior Support Worker within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

#homemanager

Senior Carer

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NL

Pay rate: £12.85 per hour

Contracted hours: 42 hours per week, including alternative weekends

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a senior experienced carer or support worker with the passion to make a difference?

Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents.

Lent Rise House is situated in the heart of Burnham, between Slough and Maidenhead. Our highly experienced team provides nursing care and support, ensuring individuals are listened to, valued and respected. Our Burnham care home has warm and friendly communal areas andfacilities, including a sun lounge, bar, quiet room, convenience shop and activity room, providing an inviting place to catch up with friends.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s but this is not essential.

What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times. Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Senior Support Worker within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today

#homemanager

Job Description

Title:

Independent Mental Capacity Advocate

Department:  Operations

Reporting to:  Advocacy Manager

 Office Base:  Swansea

This post will be subject to an Enhanced Check, including the Adult / Children
Barred Lists

1

Purpose

1.1

1.2

To  provide  an  Independent  Mental  Capacity  Advocacy  (IMCA)  service
within the ASC area of operation, as required by the Mental Capacity Act
2005.

The  post  holder  will  provide  non-instructed  advocacy  (NIA)  support  to
people who lack capacity and are un-befriended, in relation to decisions
regarding serious medical treatment, long term move of accommodation,
care reviews and adult safeguarding.

1.3

The post holder will also provide the required roles under Deprivation of
Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

1.4

IMCAs are expected to provide a duty advocacy role as part of a rota

2

Core Competencies

2.1

To achieve the objective of this role the IMCA must place the client at the
centre of all actions and decision making and must display the necessary
competencies, skills and attitudes in their day to day work.

2.2

These competencies include: -

2.2.1

being non-judgemental;

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2.2.2

promoting anti-discriminatory practice;

2.2.3

maintaining confidentiality;

2.2.4

promoting empowerment and self-determination;

2.2.5

promoting equal opportunities, equality and diversity;

2.2.6

2.2.7

ensuring that clients are treated with dignity and respect as part
of ethical practice;

Detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including
its Code of Practice, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

3  Main Duties and Responsibilities

3.1

Advocacy Tasks

3.1.1

3.1.2

3.1.3

3.1.4

3.1.5

3.1.6

To  undertake  the  statutory  IMCA  role  as  set  out  in  the  Act,
regulations, Code of Practice, Local Engagement Protocols and
any  subsequent  directives.    IMCAs  must  have  regard  to  the
Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.

To  receive  and  respond  to  referrals as  required  by  the  IMCA
Advocacy  Manager  and  in  accordance  with  Engagement
Protocols and Codes of Practice.

To provide clients with the information they need in order to be
involved  in,  express  their  views  of,  or  complain  about  their
treatment and care.

To enable clients to identify and articulate their wishes, feelings
and needs in relation to services and advocating as necessary.

To liaise, communicate and negotiate effectively with a range
of health and social care personnel and managers to promote
multi-disciplinary working, an awareness of the role of the IMCA
and the rights of patients.

To  provide  a  duty  advocacy  role  on  a  rota  basis.    The  Duty
Advocate responds to general enquiries and will take referrals
for all our services including IMHA, IMCA and Community. The

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Duty Advocate is the first line of enquiry for any professional or
client who wants information about their rights, what our service
provides.  It  is  therefore  vital  that  the  duty  advocate  is
knowledgeable  about  all  of  our  services  and  procedures.  To
signpost  and  refer  on  people  for  issues  that  fall  outside  the
scope of the IMCA role.

3.1.7

To work within the Advocacy Code of Practice and the Mental
Capacity Act Code of Practice.

3.2

Awareness Raising

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.2.3

To  promote  the  role  of  advocacy  and  services  that  ASC
provides within a variety of settings.

To liaise with other agencies, identify and implement ways of
enabling  closer  communication  between  clients,  carers,
professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.

Establish and maintain links with community groups, voluntary
sector  providers  and  social  service  authorities  including  BME
and older persons groups and services.

3.2.4

To actively promote a positive image of ASC.

3.3

Advocacy Support in Cymru Ltd tasks

3.3.1

Following  successful  completion  of  the  probationary  period,
IMCAs  are  expected  to  obtain  the  City  &  Guilds  Diploma  in
Independent  Advocacy,  in  particular  the  IMCA  specialisms,
within  12  months  of  employment  after  probation.    This  is  a
condition of our Service Level Agreement and must be adhered
to.    This  may  involve  some  out  of  hours'  time  commitment.
Failure to achieve this qualification within this period is likely to
result in your employment being terminated.

3.3.2

Monitor services by using the required recording systems and
in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

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3.3.3

3.3.4

3.3.5

To  contribute  towards  quarterly  and  annual  Commissioners
Reports.

To  assist  the  Advocacy  Manager  in  the  development  and
implementation  of  the  Business  Plan  and  other  related
documents.

To  complete  all  required  service  documentation  and  general
documentation,
reports,
required by  ASC,  ensuring  that there  are accurate  records  of
work pertaining to the post.

including  comprehensive  case

3.3.6

Meet all required deadlines...

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Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!

Our fantastic team are on the lookout for a compassionate and creative individual with a positive attitude to join us as Bank Support Practitioner, for our services in Leven.

Our bank contracts will give you flexibility over the days and hours you work. Tell us when you're available and we'll look to give you shifts to fit. Ideally, we require individuals who can work at least one shift per week.

You don't need experience in care to start your career with us, we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.

Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from female candidates that hold a full driving licence.

About Us:

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.

The Role:

As a Bank Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.

The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature
• Good observation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in using computers
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own
• Good organisational skills

Benefits:

• Cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Opportunities to further your career in social care
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague
• Employee forum for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment

Closing Date: 17/2/2026

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact scoupland@trfs.org.uk if you have any questions.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Female Bank Support Practitioner

Leven, Fife, United Kingdom

KY8 1BF

£12.90 per hour

Seasonal - Full-time

Posted yesterday

Closing date: 18/02/2026

Job reference: SC1481271LevFBSP

Female Bank Support Practitioner

Leven, Fife, United Kingdom

£12.90 per hour

EFL Project Consultant in Central Asia

Help provide locals with English fluency and enable them to communicate and broaden their horizons.

Work with EFL teachers and staff, oversee the planning process, foster relationships with government and education officials throughout the country.

Support and train staff and ensure the teaching is of the highest quality.

Qualities & Gifts Sought

Fluent in English, and willing to learn local language. Strong organizational skills, experienced in managing a project in an international setting, proficient in various office computer programs.

Independent, creative and strategic. Some experience in the developing world. Commitment to long-term continuity.

Our ref 83

About Teaching English

Fluency in English provides students with a vital skill. By teaching English as a foreign language you can take opportunities to build relationships with students, which may open doors to share the gospel.

Use your TEFL or TESOL training on a short-term mission experience with WEC. Have an opportunity to travel and experience a new culture. Every year there are opportunities in Brazil and Korea to teach our trainee missionaries.

Here are some stories from Brazil:

Jacquie taught English in Guinea-Bissau on a short term mission with WEC. Read Jacquie's story.

About Central Asia

WEC is involved in serving communities throughout Central Asia.

We are working in a variety of roles, alongside other Christian agencies, and with the local church where it exists. Our desire is to see the peoples of this region come to faith in Jesus, gathered into communities of believers, and discipled so that they can disciple others.

WEC’s diverse ministry in Central Asia includes missional business, education, English teaching, medical care and development work.

We cannot give details online about the countries, situations and opportunities we have found where you can serve in Central Asia, but we will be able to tell you more when you meet us face to face.

More about WEC in West and Central Asia

Registered Care Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Care ManagerContract Type: PermanentSalary: £42,802.07 per annum (£44,208.22 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Typically Monday- Friday with some flexibility evenings & weekendsLocation: Willow Brook, Washington
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

Registered Manager – Willow Brook Extra Care
Riverside | Transforming lives, together
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Care Manager to join our team at Willow Brook Extra Care. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who truly believes in person centred care, community living and empowering people to live independently in their own homes.
To be successful in this role, you’ll be an established Registered Manager with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager service, ideally within Extra Care, supported living or a similar setting.About Willow Brook
Willow Brook is a warm, welcoming Extra Care scheme offering modern, self contained homes alongside flexible, on site care and support. At the heart of Willow Brook is a strong sense of community, where people feel safe, valued and connected, while still enjoying independence and choice.
This role offers the chance to shape a service that genuinely makes a difference — not just to residents, but to the wider neighbourhood.About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will hold CQC registration and provide confident, compassionate leadership for Willow Brook, with some hybrid support to nearby services when required. You will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the service, ensuring that we consistently deliver safe, caring, responsive and high quality support.
You will also play a vital role in driving continuous improvement, embedding best practice and supporting your team to be the very best they can be.What You’ll Be Doing
• Leading and inspiring a dedicated care team to deliver outstanding, person centred support
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality standards
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and choice for people who use our services
• Building strong, positive relationships with residents, families, commissioners and partners
• Overseeing quality assurance, audits and continuous improvement plans
• Creating a supportive, inclusive and positive workplace culture where people feel valued
• Supporting hybrid working arrangements across nearby services when requiredWhat We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings experience, heart and leadership to everything they do.
You will:
• Be a Registered Care Manager with at least 2 years’ experience managing a CQC regulated service
• Have experience of Extra Care or similar services (housing experience is desirable, but not essential)
• Be passionate, innovative and committed to delivering high quality care
• Be a confident, approachable leader and a real team player
• Have strong knowledge of safeguarding, quality governance and regulatory frameworks
• Lead with empathy, integrity and enthusiasmWorking Pattern
This role is Monday to Friday, with flexibility required and occasional weekend working to meet the needs of the service and residents.Why Join Riverside?
At Riverside, we believe care should be about more than support — it’s about belonging, empowerment and community. Our Extra Care services are designed to help people live the lives they choose, in homes they love, with the right support at the right time.
At Willow Brook, you won’t just manage a service — you’ll be part of something meaningful, shaping a vibrant community and helping transform lives every day.

Registered Care Manager

Overview

• ID

  301450

• Salary

  £38,895 per annum

• Type

  Permanent - Full Time

• Location

  Tonypandy

• Hours

  37.5 hours per week

• Closing Date

  29/01/2026

• Interview Date

  To be confirmed

• Downloadable Files

Advance your career in Care!

We have a fantastic Registered Care Manager (RCM) opportunity as we are now recruiting a highly motivated individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment to join the management team.

You will join our amazing Supported Living team in Tonypandy supporting six adults with sensory loss and learning disabilities.

This is a Permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week. We are offering a Registered Care Manager in Tonypandy £38,895 per annum. The shift pattern for this role would be Monday - Friday with some weekends.

In this position, you will oversee the daily operations of a responsive, innovative, and high-quality service that meets our standards. You will effectively manage a dedicated team, including a Deputy Manager and Support Workers, and be responsible for tasks such as rotas, supervising and mentoring the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained which guarantees compliance.

Does this role sound right for you?

Your required skills and experiences:

• A minimum of 2 years management experience in a similar care home setting.
• A Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care.
• Some experience with sensory impairment, complex needs and learning disability support would be an advantage.
• Effective communication with stakeholders, commissioners, and regulators.
• Some BSL knowledge is desirable.
• A full UK driving license

Benefits:

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS ...