Job profile

We’re looking for a Shared Lives Registered Manager, are you Interested?

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

The team…

The Enablement & Independence Service supports people with disabilities (learning disabilities, those with autism, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions) to be influential in their local communities through citizenship, employment, enterprise, and volunteering opportunities. With a strong focus on the abilities of the individual and not their disabilities, we recognise the importance of supporting individuals to obtain their maximum potential and achieve the same life outcomes as those of people without disabilities.

The Enablement & Independence Services are also key to supporting older people to remain in their own homes through facilitating seamless hospital discharges, preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and residential care, by working with individuals to regain or maintain their independence with enablement and reablement approaches.

About the roles….

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed  Shared Lives Manager to lead and expand our Care Quality Commission (CQC)  “Good” rated Shared Lives Service. As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations within the service, continually inspiring the team and ensuring that Shared Lives Carers provide quality support to the individuals who access the service. Key duties will include maintaining compliance with CQC requirements and regulations and adherence to the Adult Social Care Provider services quality assurance framework, organisational policies, and procedures.  A key aim is to proactively develop the service and its profile locally and regionally and secure the recruitment and development of Shared Lives carers. It is important to ensure the effective and efficient use of financial and other resources to achieve service objectives and those of the Thrive agenda.

It is essential that you possess a Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent, knowledge of adult social care legislation and Care Quality Commission requirements, the ethos of Shared Lives, health and safety legislation and non-verbal communication systems.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council and we value every employee.  We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Adult Social Care is on the frontline of tackling the inequalities in poverty and health that our community face. Our Thrive Agenda aims to effectively address these issues to enable communities to live thriving lives. This means that everyone should have the opportunity to have purpose and meaning in their day-to-day life.

Working in Adult Social Care is not an easy job, however; there aren’t many that are more fulfilling when you can see the impact that you are having on the lives of the members of our community who need support.

We’re truly committed to providing people who use Adult Services the highest quality of support and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver this. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are. We offer a Strengths-Based Practice model, meaning we want to hear about your strengths, and will support you to develop these during your time with us.

What’s in it for you?  Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!

• You’ll be paid a competitive salary £34,723 - £37,261 plus additional allowances where relevant
• You can save for your future by enrolling in our generous pension scheme
• You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
• We’ll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle
• You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 27 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous local government service.
• You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
• Access to the BlueLight Card Scheme
• We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate if they wish to do so
• Access to generous flexi time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4 week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
• A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council offers the chance to progress in a variety of roles across the service. Our colleagues had this to say:

“Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves” – David

“I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs.” – Angela

It’s time to apply!

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us!  All we need from you is a copy of your up to date CV detailing your skills and experience and how you meet the essential criteria set out in the full job profile which can be found here. Please send us your CV and cover letter no later than midnight on 2March 2023 to: JenniferNeill@Gateshead.Gov.UK

Or by post to:

Jennifer Neill

Gateshead Council

Regent Street

Gateshead

NE8 1HH.

If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

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