Head of Care

Beaumont College Sussex is a very special place. We provide curriculum pathways for some of the most complex special school leavers. Our learners commonly live with long term health conditions, which require day to day support and care to manage.    Delegated nursing tasks, as well as embedded clinical therapeutic interventions and indirect delegated health care activities are part of our learners day-to-day needs, and our priority is supporting learners to feel comfortable, flexible and as pain free as is possible!    Our students love to learn. most students can and will have the opportunity to experience the would of work, some may secure full or part time voluntary or paid employment, and all have a goal to be more confident, capable of improved self-advocacy and to be prepared for life as young adults within their community with busy and fulfilling lives.    No two days are the same, and you will  work in partnership with a team of nurses, occupational and physio therapists, assistive technologists and positive behavior practitioners as a team around the student along with teachers and managers. You will lead and manage a team of support workers and health care assistants, who are commonly names key workers for the learners.    We have a beautiful, rural 40 acre site with an abundance of free parking. This role is perfect for someone seeking to make that positive difference for some of the most amazing young people who live with complex disabilities and learning differences  Hours: 40 Hours per week. Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 for Term Time Only or £36,000 to £42,000 for Full Year working.  This document outlines the duties required at the current time to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and may vary to include other reasonable requests as directed by Beaumont College Managers which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed. Lead and manage a designated service or services as determined by the organisational structure. To lead and manage compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines to provide excellence in person-centred care and support for students Support pre-entry processes to ensure the desk-based assessment of documentary evidence supports the assessment process, and accurately informs staffing and training needs where the applicants need can be met. Lead on care-related pre-entry processes to determine compatibility and transition support needs, in consultation with the Lead Tutor for the service Support the staff team to prepare person centred care planning working directly with the learners to ensure their preferred approaches are clear and appropriate to meet the needs of learners Audit and approve Person-Centred Care Plans drawn up by team members using the agreed, preferred software; and approved proposed staff training and competency arrangements within the team. Ensure staff training is effective and timely, and staff are compliant in the role they hold Lead on resources and audits relating to the needs of students, and ensure the high standards of hygiene and infection control are maintained Work in partnership with colleagues at site and organization (Beaumont and Salutem Care and Education) level to ensure the needs of students are met, and the professional practice leadership supports are used positively Be the named escalation point of contact for students in their service and their parents/carers for care and support, in conjunction and partnership with the Lead Tutor and onsite leadership and MDT colleagues Maintain an audit and service inspection ready residential provision at all times maintaining currency with CQC and/or Ofsted Regulatory Requirements to ensure good or better provision at all times. To uphold the Salutem and college values, celebrating individuality through an open and accessible service, supporting and embracing diversity in staff and students in the context of Keeping Children Safe in Education. To provide direct line management team leaders including undertaking appraisals/PDRs, supervision, practice checks and mentoring, along with a cycle of compliance audits to ensure services are fulfilling the expected standards in a sustainable way. Use HR Policy and Procedure to support progression, and to challenge poor or marginal performance to improve services and provide consistency for service users. Lead and manage Care Leadership and Management Meetings, Area meetings or other meetings where appropriate or required. Undertake the role, duties and training associated with a Designated Safeguarding Officer for Safeguarding (adults and children) To lead the recruitment of staff for their service and ensure on-going staff training development in a timely manner to ensure person centred care is well planned and consistent. To participate in activity to support student transition including supporting intake assessments, completing care plans and protocols, attending internal meetings and undertaking external assessment visits. To have oversight of progress against Intended Outcomes and respond to areas of concern or exceptional progress to support students to achieve their potential. Ensure effective communication through a range of approved strategies to ensure staff are provided with current and accurate information in a timely manner Approve the implementation of protocols, Positive Behaviour Plans, including safe and emergency medication across the staff team. Audit services to ensure risk assessments are current, in place and understood by stakeholders. Proactively engage and promote multi-disciplinary working and communication across the college, and with external partners Approve reports or other documents to a standard required by Beaumont College, Salutem or other bodies e.g. Commissioners and Stakeholder To carry out other duties consistent with a post of this responsibility that may be reasonably requested by Senior Leaders. Any other duty commensurate with the post.  This is an indicative job description and should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company