Head of Health Care and Support

Are you an experienced care or health professional with a track record in working with people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties or acquired brain injuries? Do you have top-notch problem-solving skills, great organisation and excellent communication?

We have an exciting vacancy for a Head of Health Care and Support within our Residential team. In the role you will join the Director of Services and the current Head of Department to form a strong and dynamic leadership team, managing and developing the health, care and support aspects of National Star.

You will have responsibility for a range of managers and services on the college’s main campus at Ullenwood, near Cheltenham. Over time you may be expected to hold registration with the Care Quality Commission (currently held by the Director of Services). You will be able to lead others to implement the highest standard of care delivery for students with a range of complex physical and learning disabilities. Graded Outstanding by CQC, you will require the attributes to maintain and build on these exemplary standards.

It goes without saying that you will be a self-motivated person with exceptional leadership skills, with a demonstrable ability to think and plan strategically both in the short and long-term. Your attributes and skills should be supported by the following qualifications and experience:

• Relevant qualification at Level 5 in a care-related field (for example, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, care)
• Registered Managers award or additional management qualification to Level 4
• Minimum of three years’ experience in care or health service delivery
• Minimum of two years’ management experience which includes staff management, operational planning leadership and management of teams
• Experience of working with people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties or acquired brain injuries

National Star is committed to promoting the highest standards of care, health and wellbeing, and if you believe you have the attributes to lead and develop a range of teams to achieve this, we would welcome your application.

How to apply

At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers.

We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. Alternatively call our recruitment department 01242 504300 for further information or an application form. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person