Location
Durham, County Durham | United Kingdom
Job description
Adult Care
Hawthorn House
Operational Supervisor
37 hours Permanent post
Grade 8
VACANCY NO: AHS/24/112
Hawthorn House is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Outstanding Service providing respite / short break care and is looking to recruit an Operational Supervisor for an exciting new development within the scheme.
The new development compromises two specialist ‘step-up / step-down’ flats for young people (16+) and adults with complex learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum diagnosis who present with behaviours that challenge.
WHAT IS INVOLVED? The postholder will assist with the co-ordination; day-to-day running and development of the new specialist scheme offering management support; supervision and work alongside the staff team, ensuring that service users receive the highest standard of care and support and specialist interventions using the Positive Behaviour Support model of intervention.
The role will involve liaising and working collaboratively with referring Care Co-ordinators and other professionals and developing support and risk plans to meet the specialist needs of the service users.
The role is Monday to Friday and there is an excellent support system in place from the management team and great opportunities for training and continuous professional development. The successful applicant will receive a full induction and receive regular supervisions and observations.
WHAT WILL I NEED?Applicants should have significant experience and skills working with people with a learning disability / complex needs or behaviours that challenge together with supervisory / management experience.
Qualifications: NVQ / Health & Social Care Level 3 in Social Care and/or Management or
Relevant Degree / Nursing qualification or equivalent or
Social Work qualification or equivalent
Sounds interesting? Do you want to be part of this exciting new development and a CQC Outstanding Service? Please contact: Kelly Davidson, County Durham Care & Support Development Officer 07818510424 or email
[email protected] or Susan Smith, Registered Manager, Hawthorn House 03000 26650 email
[email protected] The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
HOW TO APPLY In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held week commencing 1st April, 2024.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email
[email protected] BENEFITS AND REWARDS We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link:
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM
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