What qualifications, skills or experience are needed?
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification in child/adult care/support.
- At least 2 years significant management/supervisory experience in a care setting within the past 5 years at a competent level.
- Proven experience, at least 4 years, of working effectively with people with learning disabilities and/or special needs
- A good knowledge of good management practice including relevant aspects of employment issues and legislation, health and safety and anti-discrimination
- Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs including recent developments and person-centred planning
- A good knowledge of the Quality Standards, relevant statutory regulations and how they apply within the working practice, including the inspection process.
- Ability to attend work punctually and reliably including nights, evenings and weekends as required to fulfil the role effectively
- Ability to undertake on-call duties and be able to reach the establishment within a reasonable timeframe.
- Clean, current driving licence.