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Do you want to work in a Care Home with a difference? Whether you are a Christian or want to work within our Christian ethos this could be the job for you. Everything we do for our Older People’s Service is “Rooted in Love”, our values of Integrity, compassion, passion, respect; boldness and accountability are at the heart of all we do.

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic leader? Can you drive improvements in a planned and coordinated manner? Do you have the ability to encourage team working within the backdrop of providing excellent services to elderly people, some of whom are living with dementia? If you can answer yes, we would like to hear from you.

As Home Manager you will ensure delivery of a high-quality programme of care and support which promotes resident choice and control, whilst delivering personal care and promoting independence. Key responsibilities include Managing Quality & governance systems, Leadership & Management, Managing information, Managing Equality, Managing internal and external relationships and taking part in the on-call home level Rota. Candidate must be willing to become registered with the Care Inspectorate.

Have you?

3 years leadership experience in a values led organisation with responsibility for:

* Social care with Older People

* Contributing to people development and learning.

* Health and Safety

To apply you will need to already hold one of the following qualifications:

* SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7

* any practice award in the supervisor or manager category

* HNC in Social Services

Do you share our commitment to?

* The Salvation Army’s belief that all people have unique and absolute value regardless of their age cognitive or physical ability

* Treating all older people with respect and dignity

* The Salvation Army’s Equal Opportunities Policy

* Positive Leadership practice

* Integrity within organisational activity and relationships.

If you have the right values for our organisation, you will be supported by a programme of continuous training and development

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, PVG, relevant qualifications and Health Assessment

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 27 Oct 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed