About The Company
Beaumont Sussex is a West Sussex based, newly established satellite of Beaumont College, which is based in Lancaster.
Beaumont College has an excellent reputation through its existing satellites for providing a person-centred curriculum to young people with physical and learning disabilities, aged 19 to 25 years.
Situated within the idyllic grounds of Ingfield Manor, Beaumont Sussex offers exceptional learning opportunities to support young people in fulfilling their potential and preparing for the transition to adulthood. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom spaces, a bespoke classroom environment, and a swimming pool.
About The Role
Hours: 40 hours per week.
Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 for Term Time Only (39 weeks) or £36,000 to £42,000 for Full Year working (52 weeks).
Term Time Only options are also available for this position. The Christmas and New Year period is open for annual leave, depending on the start date.
Job Overview
We are currently recruiting a Head of Care to join our college team. The post holder will lead and manage a team of staff to ensure students’ needs are met and their health needs are managed in accordance with their prescribing professional. The postholder will also be the designated or deputy designated safeguarding lead and work in partnership as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Support the staff team in preparing person-centred care plans, working directly with learners to ensure their preferred approaches are clear and appropriate to meet their needs.
- Lead and manage compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines to provide excellence in person-centred care and support for students.
- Undertake the roles, duties, and training associated with a Designated Safeguarding Officer for safeguarding (adults and children).
- Support pre-entry processes to ensure the desk-based assessment of documentary evidence supports the assessment process and accurately informs staffing and training needs based on applicants' needs.
- Lead on care-related pre-entry processes to determine compatibility and transition support needs, in consultation with the Lead Tutor for the service.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. Therefore, we seek individuals with the creativity and enthusiasm necessary to deliver the best outcomes for the young people we support.
Beaumont College is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults. Any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We offer staff a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is well-supported at the start of their employment.
This is an indicative job description and should not be considered exhaustive; the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as assigned by the company.
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