Job summary
We are looking for a caringAssistant House Managerto join the Care Team at Henshaws College. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care worker to further develop their skilset whilst contributing to our cause ofhelping our students go beyond expectations.
Supporting management of a team of SEN Care Support Workers to provide asafe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led servicethat focuses on aperson-centred approachto meet the care and learning needs of our students.
Main duties of the job
A few of the duties include:
- Managing and motivating a team of SEN Care Support Workers
- Reviewing and writing person centred and accurate Care Plans
- Supporting the assessment process for potential new students.
- Facilitate the recruitment, induction and retention of new staff members.
- Supporting the house manager with the preparation of EHCP reviews.
- Deputise for the House Managers when required.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Manage a team of SEN Care Support Workers, carrying out regular supervisions, appraisals and observations in order to provide appropriate feedback and support individuals to develop and progress their skills.
- Write and review person centred, accurate Quality of Life care plans and risk assessments, liaising with colleagues across the college to deliver a holistic approach.
- Support the House Manager with recruitment and retention for your service.
- Support the assessment process for potential new students, including carrying out observations/writing assessment reports, under the supervision of the house manager
- Facilitate the induction of new staff, including carrying out observations to sign off the Care Certificate.
- Be responsible for your own CPD and ensure that you keep up to date with changing regulations and governance with CQC and OFSTED and the law.
- Ensure that staff are accountable and take responsibility for their actions whilst encouraging and promoting staff development.
- Support the students to achieve their EHCP care targets, through goal setting and progress
- Support the House Manager to prepare for EHCP reviews by obtaining the views of both students and keyworkers to complete review reports
- Support Quality Assurance through the completion of in-house audits and action plans, directed by the House Manager.
- To be part of the on-call rota.
- Manage and administrate students medication in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Once trained, deliver training and competency assessment in the following areas, Moving and handling, Ski sheet, Wheelchair guidance and Evac chair. This list is not exhaustive.
- Liaise with the Clinical team to ensure that all complex care needs are met effectively.
- Accurately and appropriately record and report students needs and progress including keeping rigorous Medication Administration Records.
- Deputise for the House Managers when required.
- Report any concerns to the House Manager or any other manager which may affect student/staff welfare or safety.
- Assist all students in any way which promotes and enables their development and independence.
- Attend and contribute to termly staff meetings as required
Line Management Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate to enable staff to work effectively, in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Actively support staff wellbeing and a culture of positive mental health across the charity.
- Role model Henshaws values and adhere to Code of Conduct at all times, challenging behaviors which do not meet these values
- Demonstrate a commitment to Henshaws Strategic aims and embed a culture of sharing skills and specialisms which can be can be packaged into knowledge
- Carry out regular 1:1s and schedule team meetings as appropriate
- Undertake annual appraisals with staff members
- Support appropriate staff learning and development within your staff team and ensure mandatory/statutory and role specific training for all team members is in date.
- To abide by GDPR legislation and Henshaws Data Protection Policy at all times and ensure compliance by team members.
- Complete accurate Timesheets, complying to deadlines set by the Finance team.
- Conduct Return to work meetings in line with our Attendance Management Policy
- Support performance management fairly and consistently, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate
General
- Attend all Henshaws mandatory and compulsory training sessions, taking responsibility to ensure training is up to date at all times.
- Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, including CPD where appropriate.
- Facilitate training and knowledge sharing across Henshaws Society, and other providers where appropriate.
- Adhere to and support others to uphold Henshaws Values: Inspiring, Proactive, Sharing, Compassionate, Empowering, Informed
- Offer a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Represent Henshaws in professional manner at all times, contributing to fundraising, marketing and recruitment activities for Henshaws Society as required.
- Comply with Henshaws Health & Safety requirements and be aware of and adhere to current Henshaws policies and procedures at all times.
- The employee may on occasions be called upon to undertake work in other locations in order to ensure obligations to students, service users and third parties are fulfilled.
- Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post.
The postholder must comply with the Health & Safety requirements of the Society, operate within the employee code of conduct and respect confidentiality at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Manage a team of SEN Care Support Workers, carrying out regular supervisions, appraisals and observations in order to provide appropriate feedback and support individuals to develop and progress their skills.
- Write and review person centred, accurate Quality of Life care plans and risk assessments, liaising with colleagues across the college to deliver a holistic approach.
- Support the House Manager with recruitment and retention for your service.
- Support the assessment process for potential new students, including carrying out observations/writing assessment reports, under the supervision of the house manager
- Facilitate the induction of new staff, including carrying out observations to sign off the Care Certificate.
- Be responsible for your own CPD and ensure that you keep up to date with changing regulations and governance with CQC and OFSTED and the law.
- Ensure that staff are accountable and take responsibility for their actions whilst encouraging and promoting staff development.
- Support the students to achieve their EHCP care targets, through goal setting and progress
- Support the House Manager to prepare for EHCP reviews by obtaining the views of both students and keyworkers to complete review reports
- Support Quality Assurance through the completion of in-house audits and action plans, directed by the House Manager.
- To be part of the on-call rota.
- Manage and administrate students medication in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Once trained, deliver training and competency assessment in the following areas, Moving and handling, Ski sheet, Wheelchair guidance and Evac chair. This list is not exhaustive.
- Liaise with the Clinical team to ensure that all complex care needs are met effectively.
- Accurately and appropriately record and report students needs and progress including keeping rigorous Medication Administration Records.
- Deputise for the House Managers when required.
- Report any concerns to the House Manager or any other manager which may affect student/staff welfare or safety.
- Assist all students in any way which promotes and enables their development and independence.
- Attend and contribute to termly staff meetings as required
Line Management Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate to enable staff to work effectively, in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Actively support staff wellbeing and a culture of positive mental health across the charity.
- Role model Henshaws values and adhere to Code of Conduct at all times, challenging behaviors which do not meet these values
- Demonstrate a commitment to Henshaws Strategic aims and embed a culture of sharing skills and specialisms which can be can be packaged into knowledge
- Carry out regular 1:1s and schedule team meetings as appropriate
- Undertake annual appraisals with staff members
- Support appropriate staff learning and development within your staff team and ensure mandatory/statutory and role specific training for all team members is in date.
- To abide by GDPR legislation and Henshaws Data Protection Policy at all times and ensure compliance by team members.
- Complete accurate Timesheets, complying to deadlines set by the Finance team.
- Conduct Return to work meetings in line with our Attendance Management Policy
- Support performance management fairly and consistently, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate
General
- Attend all Henshaws mandatory and compulsory training sessions, taking responsibility to ensure training is up to date at all times.
- Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, including CPD where appropriate.
- Facilitate training and knowledge sharing across Henshaws Society, and other providers where appropriate.
- Adhere to and support others to uphold Henshaws Values: Inspiring, Proactive, Sharing, Compassionate, Empowering, Informed
- Offer a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Represent Henshaws in professional manner at all times, contributing to fundraising, marketing and recruitment activities for Henshaws Society as required.
- Comply with Henshaws Health & Safety requirements and be aware of and adhere to current Henshaws policies and procedures at all times.
- The employee may on occasions be called upon to undertake work in other locations in order to ensure obligations to students, service users and third parties are fulfilled.
- Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post.
The postholder must comply with the Health & Safety requirements of the Society, operate within the employee code of conduct and respect confidentiality at all times.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to assist students in a way that promotes their independence and development
- The ability to keep calm under pressure when dealing with challenging behaviours
- Willingness to undertake and achieve Skills for Care Induction Award within 12 weeks if no formal care qualifications
- Enthusiastic, respectful and sensitive attitude to our client group.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with young adults
- Awareness and respect of students rights
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2/Diploma in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3
Desirable
- Equivalent of 2 GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above
General and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of different learning disabilities.
- Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of care work and what this will involve including understanding dignity and respect.
- Previous experience of working in the care sector and providing personal care.
- Ability to promote the student group in a positive and professional manner.
- Awareness of equal opportunities issues relating to this area of work.
- Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to assist students in a way that promotes their independence and development
- The ability to keep calm under pressure when dealing with challenging behaviours
- Willingness to undertake and achieve Skills for Care Induction Award within 12 weeks if no formal care qualifications
- Enthusiastic, respectful and sensitive attitude to our client group.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with young adults
- Awareness and respect of students rights
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2/Diploma in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3
Desirable
- Equivalent of 2 GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above
General and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of different learning disabilities.
- Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of care work and what this will involve including understanding dignity and respect.
- Previous experience of working in the care sector and providing personal care.
- Ability to promote the student group in a positive and professional manner.
- Awareness of equal opportunities issues relating to this area of work.
- Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.