Henshaws Specialist College

Interim Deputy Head of Care and Quality Lead

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Job summary

Henshaws are looking for an InterimDeputy Head of Care and Quality Lead to support the Head of Carein the Continuous Improvement of the quality of care, support and learning support offered.. Responsible to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external quality assurance agents.

Main duties of the job

Effectively manage the delivery of a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-lead service for students.

Responsible for CQC Monitoring and audits.

Take responsibility as agreed with the Head of Care to lead on Safeguarding and Health and Safety matters.

Lead the care staff and specialist services to create an inclusive learning environment to enable the students aims of placement to be met both in the college and residences.

About us

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,540.12 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0586-25-0000

Job locations

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputy Head of Care and Quality Lead to support the Head of Carein the Continuous Improvement of the quality of care, support and learning support offered.. Responsible to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external quality assurance agents.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputy Head of Care and Quality Lead to support the Head of Carein the Continuous Improvement of the quality of care, support and learning support offered.. Responsible to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external quality assurance agents.

Please view full job description

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in staff management, supervision, appraisal and a demonstrated ability to develop staff
  • Experience in operating good service user or learner development plans.
  • Experience in managing staff within residential care provision
  • Understanding of the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety/CQC
  • Knowledge of the regulatory framework within which a residential college for people with learning and physical disabilities operates, including the needs of children under 18.
  • Experience of working in a Registered Manager Capacity.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification in Care Management in an appropriate discipline at Level 5
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in staff management, supervision, appraisal and a demonstrated ability to develop staff
  • Experience in operating good service user or learner development plans.
  • Experience in managing staff within residential care provision
  • Understanding of the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety/CQC
  • Knowledge of the regulatory framework within which a residential college for people with learning and physical disabilities operates, including the needs of children under 18.
  • Experience of working in a Registered Manager Capacity.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification in Care Management in an appropriate discipline at Level 5

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Henshaws Specialist College

Address

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED


Employer's website

https://www.henshaws.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Henshaws Specialist College

Address

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED


Employer's website

https://www.henshaws.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Advisor

Helen Thompson

helen.thompson@henshaws.org.uk

01423814510

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,540.12 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0586-25-0000

Job locations

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED


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