Deputy Manager - Adult Learning Disabilities Community Living

Overview

Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Community Living service as Band 6 Deputy Manager on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The Community Living Team supports adults with learning disabilities in the community and within the accommodation service.

• Undertake assessment of service users with complex needs.
• Guide, advise and direct other staff in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users.
• Contribute to recruitment and retention of team members.
• Undertake professional development review processes with identified team members and support staff with performance issues by developing plans to address developmental needs.
• Act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.
• Act up as necessary in the absence of the manager.

• Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration.
• Post‑graduate experience leading a Learning Disabilities service at senior Band 5 or Band 6‑equivalent level.
• Completion of a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.
• Personal qualities: reliability, honesty, patience, resilience, motivation and leadership skills.
• Current clean driving licence is desirable.

• Higher-than-UK salary range: £47,860 to £64,615 plus an annual bonus of £1,747.
• Additional £3,000 bonus for Registered Nurse applicants on completion of 2 and 4 years of service.
• Flat rate 20% income tax. No council tax or VAT.
• Relocation payment of £5,000 (subject to conditions).
• Three months initial free accommodation, or on‑site staff accommodation or generous allowance for private rental.
• Continental lifestyle, low crime, mild climate.