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This role is for 80 hours spread over a 4 week rolling rota. You will be supporting a young male adult 1-1 in his own home and out in the community. There is no personal care in this role . It is companionship, managing medical appointments and supporting the individual in his day to day life to make positive decisions. You will be required to support with shopping and cleaning . The individual has Autism , adhd, dyspraxia, anxiety and Epilepsy. You must have experience of managing seizures and knowledge of Autism. You must be confident in setting boundaries, the individual is not physically challenging but boundaries are important so it is clear to the individual what is expected. The shifts are as follows: Day shift - 09.30-17.30 Night shift - 20.00-06.00 You must be able to work weekends and bank holidays with the rest of the team . The team consists of 4 personal assistants . Nights are not compulsory. Overtime will be available to cover holidays and sickness. You will be paid every 4 weeks via bacs and accrue holiday pay. It’s a great team to work in and a relaxed role . You must be ok with smoking as the client smokes in his home . One year minimum experience in care is required. You must be willing to provide an up to date DBS and two references . Driver preferred.
Registered Manager Our client is an established Children's care provider who are committed to providing safe and supportive homes for the children in their care. Their mission is to empower each child to reach their full potential by creating an environment that fosters healing, growth, and learning. They believe that every child deserves a loving and nurturing home where they can thrive, and they work tirelessly to make that a reality. Our client is currently going through a planned period of growth and are recruiting for a dedicated, experienced Register Manager to join their close knit team in their care home in Kent. What you will be doing - As registered manager you will be responsible for managing all aspects of running our Home, ensuring that young people receive high levels of emotional and physical care, appropriate activities, and comfortable accommodation. - You will have a crucial role in building a high-performing team that shares our core values of passion, collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning to deliver the best care for our children. - You will be required to lead the staff team and deploy appropriate resources to fulfil key tasks, providing induction, supervision, and appraisal to ensure staff development and effective communication. - As the Registered manager you will be required to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including child protection, health and safety, finance, control, and administration, while promoting team development and effective team working. What we’re looking for - Applicants should hold at minimum a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare and be committed to working towards the Level 5. - We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Registered Manager. Ideal candidates for this role should have a successful background as a Registered Manager within a home rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. - Successful candidates will play a key role as a part of the company’s management team in the development and management of the home. - They should have the necessary abilities, values and skills to excel in the position and should possess the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Whats in it for you - We offer a competitive salary package, which includes a pension plan. - We are committed to investing in our staff for the long-term, fostering a culture that values and supports both personal and professional growth. - We provide each manager with extensive support, including experienced leadership guidance, clinical supervision, and ongoing training to ensure your success. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!