Exmouth
Have you got experience in BSL or can you adapt your communication method to work with Deaf people?
We’re seeking a Shift Leader for our Residential Care provision, to join our inspiring team in supporting our students aged 9-25. You’ll be part of a team supported by our Head of Care and Deputy Care Manager, leading our skilled care teams to ensure our 37 bed residential flats at the academy are well run. You’ll be skilled in leading a team of staff, creating a positive team culture, and ensuring high levels of care to our young people. You’ll support our safe culture, ensuring processes and records are managed promptly and accurately, including safeguarding and the supervision of your team. You’ll also be ensuring that all that we do enables our young people to thrive.
The residential care team is a mix of hearing and Deaf staff, who work together to give the best outcomes for students. The Shift Leader position is a fulltime 6 month maternity cover, working during term time and part of a rota of shift work, including evening and weekends – a separate payment for sleep-ins is claimable for this role, which is the equivalent of around £4,500* a year.
If you are interested but want to know more before applying, please email HR@thedeafacademy.ac.uk or call 01395 203130.
Our support to you:
A progressive pay scale that recognises your qualifications and experience
Bespoke Shift Leader CPD, join our Shift Leader team and attend monthly group training sessions delivered by Dialogue
Sponsorship to achieve qualifications in British Sign Language
A CPD program geared to your specific training needs, with regular team CPD
Group Personal Pension including 8% employer contribution
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Life Assurance
Free onsite parking
Subsidised lunches for £2.50
Does the job role include personal care?: Yes
Working Patterns:
Term time, 42 hours per week