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Job details Job reference REQ14670 Date posted 19/07/2023 Application closing date 31/07/2023 Location Wickett Hern Road Salary Grade 8, \xc2\xa329,447 - \xc2\xa333,024 (pay award pending) plus an 8.5% shift allowance and sleep in rate Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Care, Social Care Attachments

Senior Respite Co-ordinator Job description

Based at: 123 Wickett Hern Road Armthorpe, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 8, \xc2\xa329,447 - \xc2\xa333,024 (pay award pending) plus an 8.5% shift allowance and sleep in rate

Contract Type: Full-time, 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent

Closing date: 31st July 2023

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster - it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about \xe2\x80\x93 Doncaster is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don\xe2\x80\x99t just take our word for it \xe2\x80\x93 anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the guests in our respite services?

Eden Lodge and Wickett Hern Road are registered services which provide respite for adults who have a learning disability and or associated physical disabilities.

The Properties comprise of 8 ground floor bedrooms and ten 1st floor bedrooms in total, between the two premises. As part of the team at Respite Services, the Senior Respite Co-ordinator will ensure that patterns of care and support within the shift are based on the principles of good quality care ensuring that safeguarding legislation is maintained and reflecting control, cleanliness, comfort, safety, participation, involvement, privacy, dignity and choice.

As part of the management team at Respite services, the Senior Respite Co-ordinator will lead by example to ensure that patterns of care and support within the shift are based on the principles of good quality care ensuring that safeguarding legislation is maintained and reflecting control, cleanliness, comfort, safety, participation, involvement, privacy, dignity, and choice. The care within the service will be provided in accordance with the Statements of Purpose of the Service and Directorate Policy and Procedures.

As a Manager of the Service, it means you will have the responsibility to provide a high-quality respite service as required by the Care Quality Commission and DMBC contractual residential standards. The senior Respite Co-ordinator will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service as part of a structured rota management system and will be required to sleep in as part of your duties. In the absence of the Registered Manager, you will manage the service.

We are looking for a calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is well motivated, hardworking, and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to guests within our respite services. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support and to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive management team.

The knowledge of enabling services, Learning Disabilities, Safeguarding Adults, health and Safety Data protection and a basic knowledge of the core principles of CQC is essential within this role.

The post is based at 123 Wickett Hern Road Armthorpe. You will be required to work at Eden lodge Stainforth sometimes at short notice. You will need to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes sleep ins, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as we are open 365 days a year.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place 1st August 2023 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 15th August 2023.

If you require any further information, please contact Gareth Bishop Registered Manager on 07773950664 or Claire Tonge Service Manager on 07768884054.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at

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