Overview
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Community Living service as Band 6 Deputy Manager on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The Community Living Team supports adults with learning disabilities in the community and within the accommodation service.
Responsibilities
- Undertake assessment of service users with complex needs.
- Guide, advise and direct other staff in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users.
- Contribute to recruitment and retention of team members.
- Undertake professional development review processes with identified team members and support staff with performance issues by developing plans to address developmental needs.
- Act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.
- Act up as necessary in the absence of the manager.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration.
- Post‑graduate experience leading a Learning Disabilities service at senior Band 5 or Band 6‑equivalent level.
- Completion of a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.
- Personal qualities: reliability, honesty, patience, resilience, motivation and leadership skills.
- Current clean driving licence is desirable.
Benefits
- Higher-than-UK salary range: £47,860 to £64,615 plus an annual bonus of £1,747.
- Additional £3,000 bonus for Registered Nurse applicants on completion of 2 and 4 years of service.
- Flat rate 20% income tax. No council tax or VAT.
- Relocation payment of £5,000 (subject to conditions).
- Three months initial free accommodation, or on‑site staff accommodation or generous allowance for private rental.
- Continental lifestyle, low crime, mild climate.
