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Regional Director - Wales

We seek a Regional Director to be responsible for our Wales Region and to join our national ‘Operations Senior Management Team.’

The role will encompass numerous services in both North & South Wales in relation to the provision of Regard’s services across an expanding portfolio of operations involved in care and support in Supported Living, Residential and/or outreach settings for adults with learning disabilities.

The role will include becoming the Responsible Individual for Wales through CSSIW and will have ownership on all matters Quality, HR/Personnel, Finance and Sales & Marketing. The successful candidate will have a team of managers reporting to him/her and will report to Regard’s Operations Director.

The ideal candidate will have experience in successful operational management and financial performance and will ensure that our service users receive the highest possible standard of care by fully complying with CSSIW requirements. They will have strong interpersonal skills at all levels, have excellent organisational skills, be self-motivated, hardworking, enjoy a challenge and have a work ethic by which others are inspired. Welsh nationals would be preferred as would an ability to speak Welsh.

Appropriate registrations (Care Council for Wales, CSSIW etc) are a prerequisite as are the usual skill/ability sets and previous exposure to operations management (including financial review) is necessary for successful appointment to this post. Furthermore, the individual’s ability to fit in with a close knit team which not only works hard but also enjoys providing a service which is second to none is paramount!

Please contact Louise Ridger either by telephone on 020 8255 4433 or via email at
louise.ridger@regard.co.uk for an application pack and full job description.

Closing date: Monday 13th February 2012

NB: Agencies – Do not send CV’s as Regard will not pay unless you have signed agreement specifically for this role.

Job Title	Support Workers
Description of service / Department	Faerdre is a small home for up to 8 service users with learning disabilities. It is situated in the rural area approximately 2 miles from Llandysul. The Manager is aiming to increase the current number of service users living in Faerdre and therefore, requires additional staff.
Brief description of duties	You will work as part of an established team to encourage service users to use their individual skills to achieve a lifestyle which includes making informed decisions and choices, taking responsibility, realizing ambitions and aspirations. Under management instructions and in partnership with colleagues, you will promote the aims and values of the company.
Hours & Salary	Possible F/T and P/T positions available
Qualifications / skills/ qualities required	NVQ2/3, QCF2/3 in Social Care – (although, if at application and interview you can demonstrate favourable skills I will employ staff members who do not have these qualifications). These qualities could be listening skills, patience, empathy and understanding, calmness, etc. Being a driver and having competent computing skills would also be an advantage.
Special Instructions / Further Information	Initially you will undertake an induction and training and be expected to update your training regularly. You must have a degree of flexibility, be able to undertake occasional waking nights, be open to new ideas. (If you do not have all the skills mentioned above I recommend you still apply, as it may be, you have some other extremely useful talents to offer).
Contact Name / Tel / email	Jennifer Groden 01559362577

Job Title	Support Workers
Description of service / Department	Residential care service for up to 24 male/female adults aged 18-65 (and 2 older persons) with mild to severe learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour/mental health problems
Brief description of duties	Providing care and support to service users within all aspects of daily living, to include personal care, domestic tasks and various aspects of written work are required.
Hours	Shift patterns – 12 hours and occasional waking night duties. 37.5 per week. £7-£7.52 ph Depending On Experience
Qualifications / skills/ qualities required	Minimum NVQ 2 Health and Social Care preferred or candidate must be willing to achieve this. Applications welcomed from reliable, conscientious and well motivated individuals, with good customer service and communication skills. Full, clean, driving licence would be advantageous.
Special Instructions / Further Information	Regard is an established nationwide leader in the provision of quality care for people with Learning Disabilities. Benefits available to staff are: Career opportunities to progress within a national company (Some of our staff have progressed from support worker to national director level, if you have the motivation we have the opportunities) Excellent training in nationally recognised qualifications (We provide an array of training, both specialist and niche. We encourage staff to undertake QCF’s (the new national standards) we also provide the opportunities for staff to pursue other relevant qualifications which may be of interest to them) A competitive salary dependent on qualifications Pension ( After six months probation a 5% contributory pension scheme) A job where variety is the norm (No two days will be the same, you’ll be out and about in the community partaking in daily activities with the service users, this could be shopping, swimming or simply going out for a leisurely walk)
Closing Date	Open
Contact Name / Tel / email	Susan Hurst – 01341-423075 cerrigcamu.secretary@regard.co.uk

Job Title	Senior Support Worker
Description of service / Department	Supported living services within Cardiff. Providing 24 hour support to clients with mental health problems and some learning disabilities.
Brief description of duties	To support individuals, enabling them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations. To work as part of a team to promote the aims and values of the company. We are supporting service users with a background of mental health problems and/or substance misuse who live in a service with their own tenancy. Senior Support Worker will be responsible for ensuring the development plan set for each individual is delivered taking into consideration the Welsh Assemblies Fulfilling The Promise. You will be expected to support the Service Manager to lead a team and be responsible for maintaining a high standard of care. Senior support workers will be responsible for updating Service User files (support plans/risk assessments etc), manage rotas, liaise with Professionals with respect to regular Reviews and ensure that service users gain access to paid/unpaid work, provide housing related support to secure and maintain a tenancy, offering various levels of personal, emotional and practical support as contracted to do so through various funding streams (private, social services etc) This must be reflected in the team you manage and regular supervision and daily mentoring needs to be implemented.
Hours & Salary	The services will be open 24 hours a day 365 days a year so you must be willing to work morning, afternoon/evening, and sleep in duties. Hourly rate £8.50 per hour basic rate, additional increments dependant on qualifications and for long service.
Qualifications / skills/ qualities required	A background in supporting clients with mental health history (though training will be given) Learning disabilities awareness Housing related support awareness desirable but not essential The essential criteria for this role is the ability to offer personal, emotional and practical support to help others in their daily lives. You must be reliable, conscientious, well motivated with exceptional people management and leadership skills. Minimum age 18.
Special Instructions / Further Information	Regard is an established nationwide leader in the provision of quality care for people with Mental Health Problems and Learning Disabilities. Among the benefits offered to staff are: Career opportunities to progress within a national company (Some of our staff have progressed from support worker to national director level, if you have the motivation we have the opportunities) Excellent training in nationally recognised qualifications (We provide an array of training, both specialist and niche. We encourage staff to undertake QCF’s (the new national standards) we also provide the opportunities for staff to pursue other relevant qualifications which may be of interest to them) A competitive salary dependent on qualifications (Salaries for the role will vary dependent on experience and qualifications) Pension ( After six months probation a 5% contributory pension scheme) A job where variety is the norm (No two days will be the same, you’ll be out and about in the community partaking in daily activities with the service users, this could be shopping, swimming or simply going out for a leisurely walk)
Closing Date	Open
Contact Name / Tel / email	Gemma Rees (Regional Coordinator) gemma.rees@regard.co.uk Kelly Prosser (Service Manager) domcaresouthwales@regard.co.uk Tel: 02920621057

Job Title	Support Worker
Description of service / Department	Supported Living Services for people with Mental Health and Learning Difficulty issues.
Brief description of duties	To provide first hand support to Service Users in Supported Living Services in Cardiff
Hours & Salary	Various contracts available ranging from zero hour contract, 21 hour contracts and full time (37 hours) but the service will be open 24 hours a day 365 days a year so you must be willing to work morning, afternoon/evening/ sleep in duties. £7 per hour basic rate, additional increments dependant on qualifications, plus sleep in allowance
Qualifications / skills/ qualities required	Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
Special Instructions / Further Information	Regard is an established nationwide leader in the provision of quality care for people with Learning Disabilities. Benefits available to staff are: Career opportunities to progress within a national company (Some of our staff have progressed from support worker to national director level, if you have the motivation we have the opportunities) Excellent training in nationally recognised qualifications (We provide an array of training, both specialist and niche. We encourage staff to undertake QCF’s (the new national standards) we also provide the opportunities for staff to pursue other relevant qualifications which may be of interest to them) A competitive salary dependent on qualifications Pension ( After six months probation a 5% contributory pension scheme) A job where variety is the norm (No two days will be the same, you’ll be out and about in the community partaking in daily activities with the service users, this could be shopping, swimming or simply going out for a leisurely walk)
Closing Date	Open
Contact Name / Tel / email	Gemma Rees 02920621057 gemma.rees@regard.co.uk Kelly Prosser 02920628068 Domcaresouthwales@regard.co.uk

Job Title	Support Worker
Description of service / Department	Beudygwyn Farm is a residential care home, providing 24 hour support. The home is registered under the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales and can accommodate 14 service users of either gender. The home is registered for 13 adults aged 18-64 who present with mild to moderate learning disabilities, and/ or physical disabilities. The home can also accommodate I older adult over 64 who may present with mild to moderate learning disabilities, and/ or physical disabilities. Some of our residents might have additional mental health problems and associated challenging behaviour. The home does not provide nursing care, however, if needed such input would be provided by primary care services.
Brief description of duties	Service users will require honest, reliable staff who will put their needs and wishes first and foremost. The potential candidate will need to be trustworthy, flexible and willing/able to build positive professional relationships with service users. Supporting service users in day to day activities, daily living skills and promoting /enabling engagement both on site and within the community. Activities may include housekeeping chores; laundry; horse riding; swimming; attending religious services; use of facilities at leisure centres; grocery shopping; clothes/ furniture shopping; IT use; gardening; cookery; walks; drives; café/pub/club/disco visits; escort on home visits; service user family occasions eg wedding/christening etc; annual holidays; parties; functions; open days and any other activities of interest to the service user/s that are appropriate and have been duly risk assessed in accordance with the individual’s care plan. Some service users may require support with some/all aspects of personal care. We also have animals and the service users will need support to feed, care and muck out the animals.
Hours & Salary	2 x 30 hours posts.
Qualifications / skills/ qualities required	Essential – Willingness to train and achieve NVQ attainments as per legislation requirements Willingness to take part in a wide range of activities with service users as detailed within individual care plans Flexibility to work irregular hours e.g. early mornings, evenings, weekends and nights (including sleep-ins) to include attendance at meetings, case reviews etc as per service requirements. Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Ability to plan and organise own work Ability to observe and record information Desirable – Minimum of 6 months or more in a similar role or environment NVQ2 in Social Care Awareness and/or experience of formal non-verbal communication methods Full driving licence and ability to escort service users to and from community/wider based activities
Special Instructions / Further Information	Must like a wide range of animals and be prepared to support service users to look after them.
Contact Name / Tel / email	Llinos de Wolf 01407711433

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