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Commissioning Manager – Care Placements Location: Nationwide – with travel to our homes, offices and schools. Salary: Based on experience, + performance related bonus. Hours: Full Time – 37 Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for specialist education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who can passionately represent Witherslack Group’s visions, aims and objectives and can build strong, long-lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout our sector leading children’s homes. The Commissioning Manager must have significant operational and/or commissioning experience within 52-week care placements and will hold direct responsibility for achieving optimum occupancy throughout our homes. Get out what you put in We are looking for someone who can nurture and develop close links with all of the key personnel within local authority social care, placements and commissioning teams, in addition to all of the wider group of professionals. You will be supported by administrative and technical teams within our commercial/partnerships team and across the wider organisation. The role will involve supporting the development and delivery of our strategic approach to 52-week care placements, including responsibility for occupancy throughout our children’s homes. This includes contributing to the planning and coordination of placement activity and ensuring placement outcomes are shared with placing authorities. The Commissioning Manager will also monitor placement performance, outcomes, and key indicators, ensuring a high-quality experience for commissioning partners, while maintaining strong relationships with local authorities and other stakeholders across the sector. With previous experience in a similar field, you will use your skills to actively seek out development opportunities to gain a deep understanding of local authority needs and the local market. This role requires close partnership working across the homes, schools and local authority by support, liaison and negotiation so experience of relationship management is a must. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Salary: Based on experience, plus performance related bonus, • Training: Ongoing professional development., • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday, • Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you; • Significant operational and/or commissioning experience within 52-week care placements, • A passion for the care and education of children and young people with SEND and complex needs, • A people person—empathetic, caring, and able to translate Witherslack Group’s vision into real impact, • An understanding of local authority care commissioning, • Insightful and detail orientated approach – monitoring industry trends and market developments to feed into partnerships activity, • Knowledge of the local authority environment and how to navigate it to achieve objectives, • Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, • Tenacity and drive to seek new opportunities and exceed targets, • The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences Join the UK’s best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please see ___ #INDH

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Job summary Post: Advanced Clinical Practitioner Pay: £28.48 - £31.73 per hour depending on experience PLUS, a Golden Hello of £2.5k paid in two instalments over 6 months pro rata (applies to EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Hours: 24 hours per week Accountable to: Associate Director of Clinical Services Reports to: Lancashire Clinical Manager Base: The post will be based at Morecambe Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The centre delivers urgent care services between 8am 8pm 7 days a week, 365 days per year across the UTC and GP Out of Hours. Evening and weekend work will be required as part of this post. About: Come and join our lively and vibrant team! Nestled in the lovely seaside town of Morecambe, we are an Urgent Care Centre with a highly skilled team, who deal with all ages, ranging from babies to the elderly. We are a high-performance team with complimentary talents and skills, who consistently show high levels of innovation, focusing on the best quality of care for our patients. We pride ourselves on an open and honest culture and show dedication towards peer support, maximizing individual strength and personality, valuing new ideas to help strengthen and celebrate what a great service we offer! Come and be a part of our amazing team! Main duties of the job It will be the responsibility of the post holder to, exercise clinical expertise, judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care within agreed parameters. The post holder will provide a high standard of care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed minor illness & injuries. Morecambe Urgent Treatment Centre works collaboratively with Morecambe GP Out of Hours to provide Morecambe Urgent Care ; as such there is an expectation to work across the services when required. There are opportunities for development, with training and mentorship to extend clinical competencies (illness or injury) for the right candidate. About us The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services. Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do. Come and be a part of our amazing team! We offer NHS Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Career Development Opportunities Attendance Bonus Staff Benefit Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Eye Care Contributions Job description The post holder will: Work with and champion the unit in conjunction with Senior Managerial colleagues Support the Management team and Clinical manager to ensure all service KPIs/Targets all are met, and looking for improvement over and above the set commissioned targets Ensure mandatory training is kept up to date and receive suitable training/CPD for their ongoing development needs Practice autonomously, as an independent practitioner, participating in the care of and undertaking assessment, diagnosis, treatment / referral and discharge of patients presenting with minor injury and illness within agreed parameters Provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a client group whilst working autonomously Identify the need for and initiate and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations and results To safely and competently undertake invasive and non-invasive procedures to establish a diagnosis Be able to independently undertake telephone triage To work within the parameters of current Non-medical prescribing legislation / guidelines. Monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, and evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership Contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda within the service by leading audit and research as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the area of expertise Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or other relevant professional body Provide professional and clinical advice within the multi-disciplinary team Clinical The post holder will: Assess, treat, and advise patients presenting with health care needs. Provide supervision of the clinical team, assisting and developing their team and individuals When required ensure patients are referred on to other members of the primary health care team or secondary care as necessary and support and guide others as required. Ensure all practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries and scope of competence of individuals and to acknowledge limitations. Work at an advanced level of practice reflected under the 4 pillars of advanced practice of the HEE Perform investigatory procedures, including assessing patients with minor injuries, request, and review x-rays, treat minor injuries /implement expanded roles in practice In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the duties and responsibilities associated with an expert practitioner working within Unscheduled Primary Care. Develop and maintain clinical/nursing policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure any patient information is up-to-date and produced in appropriate formats Professional The post holder will: Role model standards of care and behaviour through clinical practice. Act as a role model for standards of behaviour and professionalism, through commitment to the integration of policies and procedures within the role and workplace Analyse relevant local and national policy, within their area of expertise and advise on the impact for service, leading the implementation of changes and evaluation of processes Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD Maintain a professional portfolio to demonstrate competency in line with NMC competency framework or other professional body Prescribe medication in accordance with competency, professional guidelines and NICE / CKS guidelines. Maintain NMP competency and regularly review prescribing practice through CPD and reflective practice. Maintain their personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent within FCMS, NMC guidelines or other professional body Allocate, coordinate, monitor and assess own workload within an accepted time frame Ensure appropriate use of resources to meet service needs Recognise and act as an advocate for patients, carers, service, and the organisation Carry out annual review of best practice/national standards and implement recommended changes Promote workforce integrity (empower professional accountability within the clinical team, ensure accreditation process followed, complaints management, competency assessment, ensuring mandatory training requirements fulfilled, robust clinical induction) Maintain a sound knowledge of NHS policy and NICE guidance in relation to scheduled and unscheduled care Education and training The post holder will: Identify own development needs in line with service requirements within a personal development plan Develop and distribute educational leaflets in relevant formats, for patients relating to services and patient pathways Ensure personal, peer support and clinical supervision needs are met Contribute to clinical governance outcomes Understand and apply professional and national guidelines on confidentiality Be fully involved in the progress and development of clinicians and provide constructive and relevant feedback Assist in the implementation of training and development in your locality Research and development The post holder will: Evaluate clinical practise through audit of service and develop and manage strategies to address any shortfalls Undertake audits as required by the service working with the clinical manager Demonstrate knowledge of current research in all aspects of their work and advise others on the implementation of relevant research findings Initiate and/or become involved in research projects in response to identified needs Disseminate results/research/ audit findings via local teams and/or national/international publications Implement research findings appropriate to practice Promote the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both Clinical Benchmarking and Essence of Care processes Communication and working relationships Communicates effectively with other team members Communicates effectively with patients and carers Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals Take all appropriate steps to minimise conflict Health and safety The post holder will: Comply with safety policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others Comply with the Organisations Business continuity Plan Refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with equipment provided in the interest of Health and Safety Report as soon as is practically possible any hazards or defects Report as soon as practically possible accidents or untoward incidents and ensure appropriate incident reporting documentation is completed Be actively involved as an appropriate departmental representative Making effective use of training to maintain knowledge and skills Physical effort and working conditions. The post holder will: Be responsible to ensure all aspects of the Manual Handling guidelines are followed, providing appropriate risk assessments Be responsible to manage clinical care following required Policies and Procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations resulting in frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions Be responsible to manage challenging situations and people with some exposure to hazards, e.g. violent and abusive patients, child abuse, critically ill patients Manage own time effectively within variable shift patterns Most challenging part of the role. Ability to work under pressure in an ever changing, challenging specialist environment whilst maintaining excellent standards of patient care Dealing with difficult situations and people by demonstrating and exercising critical thinking skills when faced with incomplete or lack of information or complexity. Seeing, treating, referring, or discharging patients independently without direct supervision Triaging, referring, or discharging patients independently without direct supervision Manage patient and public expectations of the service within set national targets and time constraints Manage effective change and development within clinical areas, maintaining highly specialised knowledge and competences Any other duties considered relevant to the post and commensurate with the post holders grade and as agreed by their manager. The main duties and responsibility shown above are not exhaustive and should merely be regarded as a guide. The job holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the service needs at that time. These are subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the service. The job holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach agreement to changes. Disability Confident Employer - As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy DBS - The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Practitioner (NMC / HCPC) First Contact Practitioner /Advanced Practice qualification or RCN Credentialled practitioner with experience dealing with both children and adults. Clinical experience within an unscheduled care setting Non-medical prescribing qualification (V300) Desirable Recognised training in minor injury / illness, consultation, and examination skills IRMER / red dot xray interpretation course Practice assessor certificate Telephone triage qualification Experience Essential Minimum 5 years post registration experience and a passion for working in an integrated urgent care system and working with partner organisations Experience of expert autonomous practice within an unscheduled care setting managing minor injuries of all ages Health Promotion experience Experience using clinical computer systems including Adastra Understanding of current Urgent Health care issues and initiatives Ability to work effectively under pressure, intense conditions and within time constraints Understanding and awareness of CQC compliance and essential standards of quality and safety Teaching experience/clinical supervision experience Desirable Experience of working within a community Urgent Care setting or ED or an appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, and strategies for improving prescribing practice Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care Evidence of clinical competence in a wide range of relevant clinical skills, local anaesthesia infiltration, suturing, x-ray interpretation, fracture management Training and Personal Essential Willing / able to attend appropriate training Experience of training and development of staff Commitment to own personal development Must have a positive can-do attitude Leadership qualities Commitment to personal and professional development Willing to work unsociable hours Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Committed to service development Adaptable to the changing needs of the service. Desirable Teaching Qualification Teamwork, Management and Communication Essential Commitment to working with multiple organisations to manage patient flows Commitment to multi-disciplinary team approach to care Excellent oral, aural, and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the current issues affecting Primary Care services Time management of work productivity Ability to challenge the norm and get the best out of team members Commitment to support, develop and manage change Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills Information governance understanding and awareness Desirable Evidence of leadership experience Evidence of project management TPBN1_UKTJ

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Team Leader - Learning Disabilities - Heysham When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME AS WE DO NOT HOLD SPINSORSHIP LICENCE. Please note: This role is linked to an individual moving into his own home. We are building a new support team in preparation for this move. We are building a brand-new support team for Jack , a young man with autism who will be moving into his own home (LA3 area). This is a great opportunity for applicants who prefer to plan ahead and transition into a new role with structured training and preparation. You'll begin with paid training and shadow shifts in his current family home (LA2), with your full start date aligned to Jacks move , expected at the end of December or early January . About Jack: Jack is a young gentleman with autism looking for a dedicated, friendly and engaging Team Leader to help him live a fulfilled life in his own home. He enjoys outdoor activities like walking, horse riding, shopping and spending time in the local community. He also appreciates good company and would love someone who can support his routine while respecting his independence and way of doing things. A driver is required for this role to support Jack with all his activities. This role is part of a team that works together to provide the best support based on Jacks personal needs, making every day meaningful and engaging for him. What Jack is Looking For in His Support Worker: Skills : Excellent communication skills Good listening skills, including the ability to use an iPad for communication Patience, resilience, and respect for his independence (Jack prefers to do things his way) Physically fit and energetic to keep up with outdoor activities Well-organized and reliable Personality & Characteristics : Bubbly, kind, and understanding Empathetic with a sense of humour Willing to engage in activities like walking, cooking, and spending time outdoors Practical Requirements: Must not be allergic to horses (due to Jacks love for horse riding) Able to walk long distances in various weather conditions Valid drivers license (as Jack enjoys going out and about) Experience with autism or a willingness to learn Non-smoker (essential) About The Role PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME. You will part of a bespoke team supporting a young person within his own home. You will support him as part of a team that works together in ways that are led by the individuals needs. This role requires empathy, compassion, resilience, problem-solving skills, respect for professional boundaries, and a commitment to improving the lives of people we support. Most importantly, a genuine passion for working with and supporting people is essential, along with a desire to be an advocate for individuals with learning difficulties and mental health support needs. Responsibilities will include assisting with daily tasks, offering emotional support, and managing challenging behaviours when necessary. You will empower the individuals to develop life skills, make informed decisions, and build confidence in their independence. This includes support with budgeting, promoting self-care, and serving as a trusted advocate for their needs and aspirations. Leadership & Supervision Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to support workers to ensure high-quality care is delivered. Lead by example in maintaining professional boundaries, safeguarding standards, and best practice. Organise and oversee staff rotas, ensuring adequate cover at all times. Conduct regular supervision and appraisals with support workers in line with company policy. Care & Support Delivery Work directly with individual to provide emotional, social, and practical support in line with their individual care and support plans. Ensure support workers follow care plans, risk assessments, and agreed strategies consistently. Support individuals in developing independence, life skills, and positive routines. Act as a key point of contact for individuals, families, professionals, and external agencies when required. Quality & Compliance Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed and report concerns promptly. Maintain accurate, timely records (daily logs, incident reports, care plans, medication records). Monitor service delivery against regulatory and organisational standards. Support the Registered Manager/Deputy in preparing for inspections, audits, and reviews. Communication & Teamwork Facilitate team meetings and briefings to keep staff informed and engaged. Promote a positive team culture, encouraging collaboration, resilience, and professional development. Liaise with external agencies (social workers, health professionals, education providers) as directed. Training & Development Identify staff training needs and support new staff through induction and shadowing. Mentor support workers to develop their skills and confidence in their role. Keep own knowledge up to date with relevant legislation, safeguarding practices, and sector developments. Operational Responsibilities Assist in managing petty cash, budgets, and household resources responsibly. Take responsibility for decision-making in the absence of the manager/deputy. Ensure the home environment is safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. Our Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals we support. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice. As part of our rigorous recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to: A thorough pre-employment screening , including reference checks from previous employers. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check , including checks against the barred lists, where applicable. Right to work verification and identity checks . Employment history review , with clarification of any gaps. It is a criminal offense for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both) Equal Opportunities We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and enables us to better support the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Our recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and suitability for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Required Criteria Do you have any allergies to horses that would prevent you from supporting Jack with horse riding activities? Do you hold valid driver's licence so you can support Jack on his regular outings? Do you have experience supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities? Are you a non- smoker? (this is essential) Are you able to walk long distances in various weather conditions? About The Company We deliver high-quality, individualised support built around what matters to each person - day and night. Our small, well-matched teams help people build friendships, join community life and pursue long-term goals. As part of Lancashires Small Supports approach, we embed inclusion, citizenship and continuity in everything we do. Company Culture We believe in teamwork, learning and appreciationsupported by reflective practice and meaningful training shaped by lived experience. We build small, skilled, well-matched teams around each person, we partner with individuals, families and advocates to provide day and night support designed around what matters to each personfriendships, community life and long-term goals. Company Benefits Culture of recognition Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Line offering support with range of challenges such as stress, anxiety, bereavement, relationships, housing, finances, legal matters, family and childcare, health advice, and more. 'Refer a friend' scheme Employee discounts scheme Access to our company caravan in the Lake District available at special rate for all our employees Meaningful, comprehensive training and professional development to help you grow Progression Opportunities We emphasizes work-life balance, values based employment and team dynamics. TPBN1_UKTJ

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