Service Manager
National Star College
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2017
Job overview
43 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Hereford
This is an exciting opportunity to join National Star in Hereford. As Service Manager you will be supporting the Programme Co-Ordinator in the successful running of the provision, enabling learners with complex physical and learning disabilities to reach their full potential. You will lead by example, ensuring the highest standards of individualised personal care & learning support are provided to our learners.
You will also ensure the effective deployment of staff, undertake risk assessments and care planning, quality assure processes and support staff with their development as well as working directly with learners.
The successful applicant will have previous care management experience and have excellent communication skills, be proactive and passionate about improving the lives of our learners. Previous management or team leader experience is desirable, as is experience of working with young people with disabilities or learning difficulties.
Excellent induction and ongoing training will be provided and you will have the chance to shape the development of this exciting provision.
Closing date: Sunday, 29th January 2017.
Interview date: Monday, 6th February 2017.
For more information and to apply for these or our other vacancies, please visit: www.nationalstar.org
An enhanced DBS check will be required for all posts. The organisation takes seriously its responsibilities and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Charity no: 220239.
About National Star College
A stepping-stone to the future...
An independent specialist college working with learners who have physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties.
Inclusive.Innovative.Inspirational
The College is a leading national provider of specialist education for severely disabled young people. At the National Star College, we have particular expertise in working with students with a physical disability or acquired brain injury.
National Star College is a business name for The National Star Centre for Disabled Youth.
The college welcomes students from all over the United Kingdom and is committed to providing high quality learning experiences to prepare individuals for success in their chosen lifestyle.
We have a strong focus on personal development, learning through success and the promotion of autonomy. Purpose-built learning facilities and residential accommodation are located both on main campus and in the community.
Mission Statement
“To enable students to prepare for the best that adult life can offer through cost-effective, innovative programmes of education, training and independence.”
At the National Star College, we focus on helping students develop the skills they need to take control of
their life and prepare them for adulthood. These include:
• Personal Development/Active Citizenship
• Employability/Vocational
• Lifestyle/Social & Leisure
• Literacy, Numeracy, Communication/Key Skills
• Health/Therapy
• Transition Planning
Students work with a Personal Tutor and Key Worker to put together a personalized programme of learning that helps the students to work towards your life goals. Whether students are day or residential, full or part-time student, they will have an equal opportunity to benefit from the college’s flexible programmes.
The college has a range of specialist staff who will support students across their programme.
Students also work together with students who have similar interests and it is possible for them to be able to review their progress regularly with their Personal Tutor and Key Worker.
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