Head of Social Care (Adults and Children’s Residential and Adult Day Services)

Situated in extensive grounds at Craigavad, Camphill community Glencraig exists to provide care, support and education for children, young people and adults with learning difficulties and, often, challenging behaviours.

Our approach is based on anthroposophy, a philosophy developed from the work of Karl Konig and Rudolf Steiner which recognises the uniqueness of each individual and focuses on the building of life-sharing community, adopting a creative, supportive and therapeutic approach and an openness to learn from each other and sustaining inclusivity, security and protection.

If the successful candidate is not already familiar with and supportive of this ethos, there will be an expectation of the willingness to learn and give it their full support.

Glencraig includes a 55 bedded Registered Adult residential service, a Registered Children’s home, a range of Adult day services which will include a registered day care centre (application underway). Glencraig Special Schools is also on the campus for resident children and day pupils.

The residents within Glencraig can have complex needs, including learning difficulties of different kinds.  They are taught and cared for in purpose-built accommodation and facilities by a combination of support work, all of whom are accountable to the Chief Executive.

The Head of Social Care will be responsible for the social care governance of the registered services.

Accountable to:            The Chief Executive Officer - Glencraig

Salary:                           as per Job Description - available on request by calling the Glencraig HR Dept. 02890423396 or email: [email protected] 

Hours of Work:             Full Time (40 hours)

Length of Contract:      Permanent

Closing Date:                Monday, 4th January 2020 at 4pm 

Essential Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge/Skills 

The candidates must hold a professional qualification in Social Work.

Candidates must be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Council 

Candidates must have been in a Senior management post (eg Band 8a or equivalent / Registered Manager) for at least two years out of the last five years.

Experience as a Safeguarding Champion with Adults or Children at risk

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of approved transport which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post

Managerial skills of working in a complex organisation

Knowledge of issues pertaining to the service user group of Adults and Children with learning difficulties and complex medical and developmental difficulties

Desirable Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge/Skills 

Experience of acting, deputising as a responsible person or registered manager of a registered service

If invited for interview please be aware that your interview may include an aspect of Value Based Interviewing. A list of Glencraig’s Values are included with the application pack

You may find this helpful when preparing for your interview.

Vetting

As part of the Recruitment and Selection process, it will be necessary for Camphill Community Glencraig to carry out a check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

Canvassing either directly or indirectly will mean absolute disqualification for appointment.

Camphill Community Glencraig is an Equal Opportunities Employer