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Job Reference: PA04-1767
Salary: £36,298 - £41,496 per annum (pro rata) (Pay Level 7) plus a Local Weighting Allowance of £1,002 per annum
Post Level: 7
Hours of work: Part time, 18.5 hours per week (job share)
Location: The Pines, Forest Close, Wexham, SL2 4FJ
Closing date: Monday 23rd January 2023

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

“I can’t save the world, but in Slough I can make a difference”.

Those are the words of one of Slough’s Adult Social Care team. From the very top, every member of our team has one thing driving them – wanting to make a positive difference to the lives of residents. And in Slough, that difference will be obvious every day.

Be a part of a team which has a Reablement service which, last year, helped hundreds of people become independent again after a stay in hospital, who’s Social workers and Occupational Therapists find innovative ways to support people to live how they like using direct payments, where an incredible partnership with health means integrated teams which deliver services more effectively.

No day is the same in Slough. We have the most diverse population outside of London, one of the youngest populations in the country but an older population with high levels of need and a range of health inequalities.

At Slough Borough Council (SBC) we offer structured supervision, training to enhance skills and excellent development opportunities. You will not be bored in Slough and you will be surrounded by professional, caring and dedicated colleagues and friends. Be a part of it - join us!

As we have launched a new Reablement and Independence Service, we have also agreed new working patterns and you must be prepared to work as per an agreed shift schedule, including working some evenings and weekends. Further details can be discussed with the hiring manager at any stage of the recruitment process, or at interview should you be shortlisted.

Your main accountabilities will be:

· To monitor the quality of service delivered and ensure CQC compliance is prioritised by undertaking Compliance Officer Quality Assurance visits.

· Ensure that each service user in the Reablement service has appropriate care plans and associated risk assessments in order deliver care safely,

· Provide leadership alongside the Reablement Team Leaders acting as an ambassador for care quality, audit and risk management within the service.

· Have a focus on compliance with supervisory responsibility for implementation of policies and procedure.

You will need to have:

· Strong working knowledge of CQC fundamental standards

· Strong knowledge of NICE standards in regards to medication administration

· An confident awareness of quality assurance and how to audit activity within a care setting

· Good working awareness of the local area

· Understanding and commitment to equality and diversity

· Care sector experience in a professional or personal capacity

· Able to work in challenging circumstances and remain calm when dealing with emergency situations

· Able to understand follow and instruct in regards to policies and procedures

· Good leadership skills

· Good IT Skills with experience of using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing, respectful and maintain confidentiality

· NVQ level 3 in Care, QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent and the willingness to undertake level 4 qualification

· Full UK driving licence with daily access to a car

Slough Borough Council offers a challenging but rewarding place to work, in a supportive environment where your valued input will help shape the future direction of the Council’s Reablement and Independence Service. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

In addition to a competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme, we offer a range of great benefits including:

• 25 days holiday annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) rising to 29 days after 2 years’ service, and 32 days after 5 years’ service.
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Discounted car parking
• Season loan ticket
• Wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Car and Bike Pools

How to Apply

Apply for this job online at www.slough.gov.uk/jobs.

Please upload your most up to date CV and in addition, you may also upload a Cover Letter and/or supporting statement quoting the above relevant job reference number for the role you are applying to.

Alternatively feel free to also email recruitment@ slough.gov.ukfor an application form, outlining the job reference number above, which you can additionally submit. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for confirmation on the skills, qualifications and experience required for the position.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd January 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30th January 2023.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Samantha Cicero, Registered Manager, 07749 710 112.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check that will include a criminal record check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

Please refer to Nacro guidanceand the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice(see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

We recognise the contribution that people with criminal records can make as employees and volunteers and welcome applications from them. A person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying.

All cases will be examined on an individual basis and will take the following into consideration:

• Whether the conviction is relevant to the position applied for.
• The seriousness of any offence revealed.
• Your age at the time of the offence(s).
• The length of time since the offence(s) occurred.
• Whether the applicant has a pattern of offending behaviour.
• The circumstances surrounding the offence(s), and the explanation(s) provided.
• Whether your circumstances have changed since the offending behaviour.

It is important that applicants understand that deliberate attempts to conceal the information requested in this form could result in disciplinary proceedings or dismissal. Further advice and guidance on disclosing criminal records can be obtained from Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Candidates as they are currently under-represented in leadership positions. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensure that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

We value diversity.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 18.5 per week

Salary: £36,298.00-£41,496.00 per year

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: PA04-1767