Job summary

Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference?

Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence?

Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK’s Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement.

Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time.

Our Mission – Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability.

DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working.

Job description

This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a IPPH - Registered Home Manager in the Ilford Park Polish home. Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to business needs. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end 23 months after that date.

If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 23 months). At the end of the posting you will return to your previous MoD Business area. If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer. If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information.

If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan. At the end of the loan you will return to your home (OGD) department. If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information.

Potential candidates will be invited to attend Ilford Park to meet staff and residents prior to the formal interview.

There is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a well-established team as the Registered Manager at Ilford Park Polish Home, in Newton Abbot, Devon. Ilford Park is a residential and nursing home, for people who meet the criteria of the Polish Resettlement Act 1947. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their passion and commitment to older people, many of whom are living with a Dementia. The Home is rated “Good” with the Care Quality Commission and has an excellent reputation within the local community.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week, and will mostly be worked Monday to Friday 0900-1700, but can be worked flexibly. Due to the needs of the service, attendance may be needed outside of these hours, which TOIL or sometimes overtime can be paid. We recognise that high quality care and support requires high quality leadership and management. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they can lead a team to meet the required standards under the Health and Social Care Act, by setting the right culture and approach to deliver respectful, dignified and compassionate care. The Registered Manager will lead a team of approximately 100 directly employed and sub-contracted staff, providing person-centred support to 50 individuals of varying abilities.

Person specification

·       To be of good character and competent to do the role to meet Regulation 7 of the Health and Social Care Act relating to Registered Managers. The successful candidate will need to apply for and attend a “Fit Persons Interview” with the Care Quality Commission and will need an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and a check against the Adults Barred List.

·       Strong understanding of CQC regulations and safeguarding procedures.

·       The post holder will fulfil the Head of Establishment role, and be responsible for the overall Health and Safety of the building, and overseeing the Facilities Management contracts.

·       Strong leadership skills to manage the day to day operation of the care service and to lead, inspire and supervise staff.

·       To build strong relationships with residents, their friends and family and the wider community.

·       To be proactive member of the wider department’s senior leadership team.

·       To oversee care and risk plans to ensure that the care provided is safe, meaningful and to uphold the principles of the Duty of Candour, Deprivation of Liberty and Mental Capacity Act legislation.

·       To ensure that through recruitment and the development of staff, that there are always sufficient and suitably qualified staff on duty.

·       To manage the income and expenditure and demonstrate how value for money has been achieved and lead on future business strategy of and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate may need to complete the Skills for Care Manager Induction Standards.

The application should show:

Relevant experience in management.
Experience of working with older people who may be living with dementia.
Experience of working with people that require care and support due to a range of conditions relating to older age.
Recent experience in a CQC regulated service.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have achieved or can evidence that they are working towards the ‘Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care’, or hold an equivalent qualification, such as a relevant nursing, social work or occupational therapy qualification, or a degree or master’s degree related to social care.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Developing Self and Others
Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Leadership
Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £61,630, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,854 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

·       An environment with flexible working options Monday-Friday

·       25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service (pro rata). In addition to 8 public holidays per year, you will also receive leave forthe King's birthday

·       Hybrid working, where role permits

·       An opportunity to be considered for Reward & Recognition.

·       Family friendly policies including parental leave and adoption leave Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and personal development of skills

·       A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

·       Minimum of 15 days special leave in a rolling 12 month period for volunteer reserve commitments

·       Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days per year

·       A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Allowances

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]

Contact point for applicants

Name: Clare Thomas

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment team Email: [email protected]