Deputy Manager, Adult Disability Service - Barnwell St Andrew - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Deputy Manager within the Adult Disability Service to work Full Time based in Guernsey.

The salary for this permanent Deputy Manager job is up to £64,615per annum.

• To undertake the assessment of patients/service users with complex needs including individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.
• To develop, implement and evaluate specialised programmes of care utilising evidence and research.
• To work autonomously, recognising changes in patients/service users presentation which require intervention, knowing when to elevate as appropriate.
• To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialised patient/service user care.
• Within field of expertise and policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.
• To ensure professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within he postholders sphere of responsibility.
• To build a therapeutic relationship with patients/service users and their support network, communicating with them in a way that respects their views, language, cultural differences and cognitive function.
• To use a wide range of communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of complex and challenging situations.
• To manage conflict between individuals including staff, patients/service users and their support network.
• To communicate effectively with all team members and contribute towards a safe and caring environment for all staff.
• To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies, clearly relaying condition related information in a timely and effective manner.
• To provide clear, concise, and accurate electronic and paper records of the care given in accordance with agreed policy and standards.
• To ensure team members are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures and implications that they have for their practice.
• To contribute to the recruitment of team members and ensure a positive and supportive working environment for all staff.
• To organise own workload and tasks and that of others, demonstrating the ability to recognise changing priorities and adjusting plans accordingly.

Requirements of this Deputy Manager role:

• A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience at a Band 5 or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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