Join our caring community at Camphill Blair Drummond!
This might be the perfect opportunity for you!
A unique home from home
Camphill Blair Drummond is a vibrant community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals
with complex needs. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where our residents and day students
thrive, and where all community members are supported to reach their full potential.
In this exciting new role, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Care Manager with expertise in Complex Care. You
will drive excellence in care provision through both core responsibilities and a specialist focus on complex
care. Working collaboratively with employees, volunteers, families, and external stakeholders, you will champion
a culture of professional accountability, continuous learning, and innovative practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Specialist Focus: Complex Care
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Leadership: Lead the development and embedding of PBS values and practices
across our community.
- Inclusive Communication: Promote and embed inclusive communication approaches
(e.g., Makaton, PECS, Talking Mats) across our community.
- Health-Focused Care Management: Ensure health
protocols for specific needs (e.g., epilepsy, diabetes) are in place, reviewed, and monitored.
- Promoting
Healthy Relationships: Facilitate inclusive conversations around relationships, sexuality, and personal
safety.
- Admissions and Transitions: Lead the planning, implementation, and review of admissions and
transitions across residential and day services.
Qualifications:
- Essential: SVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, evidence of continuous professional
development, and a commitment to further learning.
- Desirable: Degree in Social Work, Health & Social
Care, or a related field, and management or leadership qualifications.
Experience and Skills:
- Essential: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role, demonstrable experience in specialist focus areas
within a social care setting, and strong knowledge of legislation and good practice in adult social
care.
- Desirable: Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and knowledge of Camphill
community values and ethos.
Personal Attributes:
- Genuine desire to understand and appreciate the integral role of care and support in a Camphill
Community.
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.
- Strong leadership and
management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise workload while supporting the wider
team.
- Empathetic and creative thinker with strong emotional resilience.
What we offer:
A nurturing and inclusive community.
Opportunities to engage in recreational, cultural and spiritual activities.
Comprehensive training.
A unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and students.
Salary: £35,509 - £40,072.50
Holidays: 31 days holiday each year rising to a maximum of 36
Pension: Sector-leading 10% employer pension contribution
Enhanced Sick Pay scheme
Learning and Development opportunities
Employee Discount Platform
Cycle to Work scheme
Non-contributory Employee Assistance Programme
PVG paid for by Camphill Blair Drummond