gap healthcare are currently recruiting behalf of our client for a Registered Manager to run a 47 bed Nursing home situated in Little Wakering.

Our client is well established and is a leading provider of adult’s services. My client is looking for a focused, motivated, and high achiever to further improve and maintain the high standards that are embedded throughout their values and service delivery.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 5
• 3 year Management experience
• CQC Registered
• Enhanced DBS

Salary - £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Hours – 40 hours per week plus on call requirements (Monday to Friday)

If you would like to apply for this fantastic Care Home Manager opportunity, or would like more information about the role, please contact the team at us on 01702 987 908 or send your CV to asharn.andrew@gap-healthcare.com.

gap healthcare are currently recruiting for a number of support workers on behalf of one of our client based in Shoeburyness.

Our client are looking for individuals with a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to support individuals to achieve their goals. You will be working with young individuals between the age of 16 to 25 supporting and enabling them to maintain skills and personal interests.

Salary starting from £23,000 and £27,000 per year

Work Pattern:

• Early shifts: 7am to 3pm
• Late shifts: 3pm to 11pm
• Sleep-in's: 11pm to 7am

What is required:

• Minimum 6 months healthcare experience in the UK

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction
• Full training provided with opportunities to degree level
• Career development opportunities
• 28 Days holiday
• Free, on-site parking available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card for retail discounts
• Employee assistance programme

If you are interested in this role, please contact Ash at 01702 987 908 or email asharn.andrew@gap-healthcare.com

Gap healthcare are currently supporting their client who are looking for a Resourcing Specialist to join their HR Team based in Greater London. Our client is offering a salary of up to £36,715 and ideally needs someone who is available to start early November.

This is a full-time permanent role (37.5 hours over 5 days)

The role will usually be required to work one day per week as a team either at South Wimbledon, Stockwell or Croydon and then a further day will be spent working from one of the clients services based on business needs.  Generally, the other three days can be completed remotely unless business needs mean you need to be working with colleagues face to face.

Key responsibilities

• Optimise resource allocation and planning across the organisation by accurately assessing and managing business needs providing an end-to-end service which gives support across absence, vacancies, retention and temporary resources.
•  Provide an end-to-end service which gives the organisation full resource planning support across absence, vacancies, retention, and temporary resources via a centralised approach.

• Consult with own team and other parts of the organisation to determine resourcing needs.
• Use relevant workforce planning data and knowing the right sourcing approaches and digital tools to tap into diverse and untapped candidate pools to meet current and future business needs.

• Manage, train and develop our in-house zero hour workforce as well as recruitment agencies for ad hoc resource supply.
• Advise, coach and support managers with all people management matters using a ‘business partnering’ approach, setting out options and risks for their consideration – maintain related systems and processes to ensure detailed analysis can be done.
• Ensure up to date, robust and efficient systems, processes, policies and procedures are in place across all resourcing aspects to comply with UK statutory legislation requirements.
• Ensure robust, efficient and customer friendly administration processes are in place to support managers and colleagues e.g., letter templates, policy guides.
• Advise and support managers and colleagues as a key business partner to support their compliance and understanding of legislative requirements and good employment practice.
• People and Culture workstream lead on people focused projects e.g. TUPE, Pay Review, Consultations.
• Ensure our systems and processes enable managers to effectively manage their teams and easily access quality data – enabling a “self-service” model for all those managing people in the organisation to access.
• Provide and manage related administration support ensuring all People and Culture related enquiries are responded to effectively and efficiently within the agreed service levels.
• Assist with the design, development and ongoing review of the companies policies and procedures.
• Attend all training, development and networking opportunities, internally and externally, as required.
• Follow the companies’ policies, procedures and performance expectations.
• Act in accordance with the values and purpose of the companies and, specifically, Companies code of conduct, equality and diversity and health and safety policies.
• Carry out any other duties, which from time to time may be assigned but within the general purposes of the job description.

• Supplier management of those providing related systems and resources to us.
• Document, implement and improve resourcing processes, compiling data analysis reports and associated recommendations for improvement.
• Perform system upgrades, as well as providing ongoing training and support to users.
• Ongoing development and implementation of new processes and systems for efficient people management.
• Perform detailed statistical analysis and draws conclusions on gathered data and running queries.
• Ensure the efficient recording, management and secure storage of resourcing and overall adherence to Data Protection legislation.
• Perform audits on related processes and documents and ensuring compliance to statutory legislation at all times.
• Keep track of market advancements and trends via networking and other research.

Desired Qualifications

• CIPD Associate Membership, working towards Chartered

If you are interested in this role please apply now or for further information please contact gap healthcare Southend ask for Pete

gap healthcare are currently supporting their client who are seeking a Deputy Manager for their Residential Childrens Home in Shoeburyness. 

The home provides emotional and behavioural support to children aged from 7 to 18 years old.

As a Deputy Manager you will be required to support the Registered Manager in leading and managing the children's home, ensuring that the homes ethos is embedded in the service.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Sickness
• Career Development

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children/Young People Services or equivalent, or willing to work towards
• 2 years experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 1 year at senior level
• Experience working with children, young people and their families
• Supervision or management experience
• Working in a residential setting is prefferred but not essential

If you have previous experience as a Senior/Deputy within a Children's service please apply today or call gap healthcare Southend and speak to Taylor 

gap healthcare are currently recruiting for a number of support workers on behalf of one of our client based in Shoeburyness.

Our client are looking for individuals with a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to support individuals to achieve their goals. You will be working with young individuals between the age of 16 to 25 supporting and enabling them to maintain skills and personal interests.

Salary starting from £23,000 and £27,000 per year

Work Pattern:

• Early shifts: 7am to 3pm
• Late shifts: 3pm to 11pm
• Sleep-in's: 11pm to 7am

What is required:

• Minimum 6 months healthcare experience in the UK

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction
• Full training provided with opportunities to degree level
• Career development opportunities
• 28 Days holiday
• Free, on-site parking available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card for retail discounts
• Employee assistance programme

If you are interested in this role, please contact Ash at 01702 987 908 or email asharn.andrew@gap-healthcare.com

Support Worker Learning Disabilities  

A great and exciting opportunity has just come available for a motivated Support Worker supporting adults with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. Do you want to make a difference on a daily basis and give support to adults and enable them to live as independently as possible, then look no further! The service is located in Wirksworth, Derbyshire.

My client is well established and their services are managed to a high standard and they are looking for Support Workers with the confidence and ability to make a difference. You will need to support service users and colleagues in the service and further improve and maintain the high standards that are embedded throughout their values and service delivery.

This is a great opportunity and will not be around for long!

• Salary – Support Worker salary starts at £22,531.08 £11.11 per hour
• Hours – 39 hours
• Shifts – Long Days, Nights
• Area – Wirksworth, Derbyshire.  

Responsibilities – Support Worker Learning Disabilities

• Support new Team Leaders and care staff in the completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment.
• To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which service users can feel secure and free from harm.
• Establishing positive relationships with service users and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
• Helping service users gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.
• Ensuring that each person’s care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs.
• Attending to practical matters in relation to helping service users to cook, clean and personal care.
• To act as a key worker or co-worker for the service user to ensure that their young care plans are up to date and that all their care needs are being met.
• To provide a positive role model to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.

Skills required – Support Worker Learning Disabilities

• Passion to help others.
• Caring nature and willing to go the extra mile to support others.
• A passion to learn and gain an understanding of emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties.
• Basic IT skills and basic computer programmes such as word, Excel and Outlook.
• Full driving licence (Desirable).
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards.
• A commutable distance from Wirksworth, Derbyshire.

Benefits – Support Worker Learning Disabilities

• Pension.
• Competitive salary – £22,531.08 £11.11 per hour.   
• Long term employment due to continued growth.
• Motivated management and employees.
• Funding for NVQ level 3 qualification or other qualifications.
• Clear progression pathway.
• Fully expensed trips with service users.

The position of Support Worker Learning Disabilities is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users on a daily basis. If you feel that you are the right person for this great opportunity then please contact Matt Duffy at the Peterborough Office on 01 73 3 606 2 40 for a confidential chat. Please note that the vacancy is located near to Wirksworth, Derbyshire.

Deputy Manager

Are you an established Registered Nurse who strives for excellence in all aspects of her working life? If so, then look no further! A great and exciting opportunity has just become available for a Deputy Manager to provide high-levels of Nursing Care to meet the Clinical needs of 36 residents with neurological conditions. The Nursing Home is located in Crewe, Cheshire.

My client is well established within the care sector with over 30 Care homes covering Mental Health, Nursing, Learning Difficulties, Rehabilitation, Challenging behaviours and residential care. As the Deputy Manager, you will need to develop and deliver individualised programmes of care and support to maximise independence, promote recovery and help residents reach their rehab potential.

• Salary - £24 per hour
• Hours – 40 hours per week
• Area – Crewe, Cheshire
• Permanent position

Responsibilities

• To be a member of the Management Team and deputise for the Home Manger in their absence with regard to their overall responsibilities.
• To play a significant role in the training and induction of Care Staff, providing clinical guidance and training to ensure the safe, smooth, and efficient running of the home.
• Ensuring all Staff are supervised appropriately, and rotas are in place to enable the smooth, efficient running’s of the home.
• To ensure the wellbeing of all residents, making sure their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
• Essential nursing tasks and duties including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation and management of chronic medical conditions.
• To provide a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment in which residents can feel secure and free from harm.

Skills Required

• Previous experience as a Clinical Lead or Deputy Manager in a Nursing/Residential home is required for this role.
• An active UK PIN is required for this role.
• Must have in-depth knowledge and experience of CQC Compliance, Inspections, Care Standards and Regulations
• Clinical knowledge of Neurological conditions and ability to review individual care packages.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including teamwork, patience, ability to motivation and leadership.
• Willingness to work towards level 5 diploma (if not already obtained)
• Must be a commutable distance from Crewe, Cheshire.

Benefits

• NMC fees paid
• Free on-site car park
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent career development and CPD

The position of Deputy Manager is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for residents on a daily basis. If you feel that you are the right person for this great opportunity, then please contact Mariyam Bashir at the Peterborough Office for a confidential chat. Please be advised that this vacancy is located in Crewe, Cheshire.

Gap healthcare are currently supporting their client in Romford who are seeking a Registered Manager for their Childrens Home on a full time permanent basis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £60,000 per annum.
• Company Car.
• Free Parking.
• Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Requirements

• Relevant management qualification and other qualifications as required by Ofsted regulations.
• Previously hold or have held a registration with Ofsted as a Registered Manager.
• Level 5 Qualification - Health and Social Care.
• Have experience in working within Children's Homes.

The Client

• The client is an established provider of health and social care services for over a decade.
• Supports children in residential services and young people in semi-independent living services as well as outreach services for young people aged 18 .

Gap healthcare are currently supporting their client in Ilford who are seeking a Registered Manager for their Childrens Home on a full time permanent basis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £60,000 per annum.
• Company Car.
• Free Parking.
• Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Requirements

• Relevant management qualification and other qualifications as required by Ofsted regulations.
• Previously hold or have held a registration with Ofsted as a Registered Manager.
• Level 5 Qualification - Health and Social Care.
• Have experience in working within Children's Homes.

The Client

• The client is an established provider of health and social care services for over a decade.
• Supports children in residential services and young people in semi-independent living services as well as outreach services for young people aged 18 .

Residential Support Worker Children Services   

A great and exciting opportunity has just come available for a motivated Residential Support Worker supporting young persons with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. Do you want to make a difference on a daily basis and give support to young persons through the most influential time in their lives, then look no further!

My client is well established and has achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and is looking for a confident Residential Support Workers. You will need to support service users and colleagues in the service and further improve and maintain the high standards that are embedded throughout their values and service delivery.

This is a great opportunity and will not be around for long!!

• Salary – £24,496 - £27,852 depending on experience
• Hours – Full time permanent position based on 37 hours per week, days and occasional sleep in.
• Shifts – Early, Late between 0700 – 2300 4 RSW to a team on a 4 week shift pattern.
• Area – Located near to Heckingham, Norfolk.

Responsibilities – Residential Support Worker

• Support new Team Leaders and care staff in the completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment.
• To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
• Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
• Helping young people gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.
• Ensuring that each young person’s care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs.
• Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc).
• To act as a key worker or co-worker for a young person to ensure that the young person’s care plans are up to date and that all their care needs are being met. To provide a positive role model to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
• Establishing relationships which young people perceive to be positive, warm and rewarding.

Skills required – Residential Support Worker

• Over the age of 18 years.
• Supporting children aged between 8 and 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding and protection procedures.
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and standards, Not essential.
• An understanding of emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties.
• Basic IT skills and basic computer programmes such as word, Excel and Outlook.
• A commutable distance from Heckingham, Norfolk.

Benefits –

• Pension.
• Competitive salary – Up to £27,852 per annum.   
• Long term employment due to continued growth.
• Motivated management and employees.
• Funding for NVQ level 3 qualification.
• Clear progression pathway.

The position of Residential Support Worker is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users on a daily basis. If you feel that you are the right person for this great opportunity then please contact Matt Duffy at the Peterborough Office for a confidential chat. Please note that the vacancy is located near to Heckingham, Norfolk.

Head of Care Looked After Children

Do you have a passion for helping others and are looking for a new and exciting challenge? Look no further as a great opportunity has just become available! gap are currently on the lookout for passionate and motivated Head of Care to support learning and development in a residential setting for looked after children located near to Beccles, Suffolk.

As a Head of Care, you will support young person’s and act a mentor whilst helping deliver life skills and personal development. You will also share the general leadership of the establishment and make a major contribution to the development and policy making.

• Salary – Between £36,298 - £45,495
• Hours – 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Area – Near to Beccles, Suffolk.
• Full time permanent position

Responsibilities – Head of Care looked After Children   

• Leading by example and providing inspiration and motivation for others in order to create a shared culture and positive climate
• Supporting the training, monitoring, assessment and development of support staff
• Supporting the Registered Manager in delivering effective systems for the management of staff performance and professional development as part of the Staff Support and Development Programme
• Motivating and empowering all staff to carry out their roles to the highest standard.
• Maintaining appropriate structures to support leadership at all levels, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and responsibilities.
• Contributing to development planning, review and self-evaluation processes.
• Maintaining a positive climate which ensures high quality care and successful learning.
• Support and mentor Deputy Care Managers in their role
• Making sure the values and ethos are embedded within the service and delivered on a daily basis.

 Skills Required – Head of Care Looked After Children

• Enthusiasm
• Minimum of a level 3 in Children and young person’s residential, also willing to work towards level 5 in management within Children and Young person’s
• Imagination
• An understanding of the management aspects of a senior role in a residential children’s home setting.
• Successful experience with children displaying social, emotional and behavioural.
• An awareness of the requirements of working in a residential care setting that is the child’s home.
• Competent and well versed in supporting development and growth of staff and young person’s.
• An understanding of the issues around dealing with children displaying social, emotional and behavioural problems
• A commutable distance from Beccles, Suffolk

The position of Head of Care plays a vital role in ensuring that the daily operations of the residential setting can continue to a high standard. If you feel that you are the right person for this great opportunity then please contact Matt Duffy at the Peterborough Office 01 73 360 6 24 0 for a confidential chat. Please be advised that this vacancy is located near to Beccles, Suffolk.

Registered Manager Children Services 16

Are you a motivational leader within the children services sector that strives for excellence and aspires to help children achieve the best they can? An exciting opportunity has just become available and will not be around for long! Look no further for your next exciting venture.

gap healthcare are recruiting for a Registered Manager Children Services for a children’s residential home situated near to Beccles, Suffolk. My client is well established and is a leading provider of children services and have continued to be awarded Good by Ofsted. The service is supporting 16 young person’s who are leaving residential to supported accommodation.

• Salary - £38,296 to £41,496 depending on experience and qualifications
• Hours – Full time permanent vacancy
• Area – Near to Beccles, Suffolk

Responsibilities – Registered Manager Children Services

• To supervise and offer constructive feedback and be involved in the assessment and supervision of staff.
• To advise on policies and procedures to reflect the aims and objectives of the Home; to develop systems for monitoring progress towards the achievement of such aims and objectives.
• To ensure services are delivered according to the statement of purpose for the home.
• Accessing development needs of residents and to monitor and improve Home's care plan and practices.
• To generate an open and supportive atmosphere between staff and residents.
• Manage and operate budgets within the agreed outlines of the Home.
• Ensure that a young person contributes as far as feasible in the review process.
• To ensure there is a plan for young people
• Create and develop links between the community and Home to enable children to participate fully in the life of the community.

Skills required – Registered Manager Children Services

• Level 5 Diploma (Residential Childcare or equivalent).
• Experience within a similar service is required due to having a working knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
• Have experience in supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• The passion and desire to motivate staff and service users to achieve their full potential.
• Preferred, commuting distance from Beccles, Suffolk.

Benefits – Registered Manager Children services

• Competitive salary’s – £38,296 to £41,496 depending on experience and qualifications
• Career progression for high performers
• Employee assistance service
• Competitive holiday entitlement

The position of Registered Manager Children Services is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users on a daily basis. If you feel that you are the right person for this great opportunity then please contact Matt Duffy at the Peterborough Office for a confidential chat. Please note that the service is situated near to Beccles, Suffolk.