Care Manager

The opportunity has arisen at Alderwasley Hall School Sixth Form for a Care Manager. You will be a member of a strong team that has been judged as Good by Ofsted. We are looking for motivated, committed and competent individuals who can make a positive difference to our students. A strong awareness of safeguarding practice is essential as well as being able to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.

You will be a mentor and leader and provide support and advice to your colleagues. The role of Care Manager requires you to be a positive role model for others and have an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. All staff must be flexible and willing to work shifts that include some evenings, weekends, school holidays (including Bank Holidays) and sleep-ins. Successful applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, understanding and have excellent team working skills. You must hold a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Caring for Children and Young People and have at least two years direct experience in residential child care. The successful applicants will have a strong background of working with children and have no recent record of disciplinary or concerns about their practice. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your career for a future management position. Essential Criteria:- Successful applicants should be:-

• Strong background working with children - minimum of two years direct experience in residential child care.
• NVQ III in caring for children and young people
• Minimum of 1 years' experience supervising staff and leading a team
• Knowledge and understanding of Care Standard requirements
• Boots Med trained or equivalent
• Knowledge of child's safeguarding
• Able to work a range of shifts in evenings, weekends, public holidays and on call
Desirable Criteria:-
• Leadership / Management training NVQ Level III in Management
• Minimum of 3 years' experience of working in residential care / education
  
  Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form provides exceptional education for day and residential students aged 5 to 20. We transform the lives of young people with High-Functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Asperger's Syndrome, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Developmental Language Disorder. We are also highly experienced in meeting associated diagnoses and needs, such as Selective Mutism, anxieties and phobias. Our goal for every one of our students is to be happy and healthy with a sense of belonging and purpose. The split school site is located within the beautiful Derbyshire countryside!
  
  A bonus payment of £1500 to qualified staff (Terms and conditions apply)
• Paid training and induction including DBS
• Career progression opportunities
• Free meals while on shift
• Wellness Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• - Upon starting in this role you would qualify for a Blue Light Card - a discount service for the social care sector providing members with discounts online and on the high street. Read more at: https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk