We are hiring!
After a multi-million pound refurbishment, Sherburn House Charity are looking to expand their team at Beddell House Care Home.
We are looking to recruit talented, enthusiastic individuals who can use their skills and experience to help us improve the lives of our older people. Can you work with integrity, providing high quality services with care, dignity and respect? If so we would like to hear from you.
The first step on the ladder to a new career with us is simple;
- Take a look at the current vacancies listed below,
- Download the application form below and return to us at [email protected]
The personal data you provide will be used, stored and deleted in accordance with our privacy notice.
Current Vacancies
Operations Manager – Full time 35hrs
The Operations Manager, reporting directly to the CEO, will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day to day operations of the charity in line with its strategic plans, through leading and supporting the administration team.
This is a senior position within the organisation and the post holder will be required to support teams from all levels and across all departments . Ensuring all charity activities are aligned with the organisation’s mission and goals, and that resources are effectively sourced and utilised to maximise impact and outcomes for our beneficiaries.
You will also monitor and identify areas for improvement across the charity’s activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation and its teams.
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field such as adult social care/social housing. They should have a minimum of 5 years experience in senior leadership , preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as the Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a diverse team and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders. Additionally, candidates should have a solid understanding of nonprofit budget management, and compliance with regulatory requirements of adult social care. The ability to think strategically, problem-solve, work unsupervised and adapt to changing circumstances is crucial in this role.
Responsibilities
- Implement business strategies, plans and procedures, supporting departments in their goals.
- ·Undertake supervision and appraisals for key staff, setting comprehensive goals and key performance indicators.
- Highly visible leader working on site.
- Evaluate organisational and individual performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Write and submit reports requested by the CEO.
- Assist CEO in administration and/or presentation of charity governance requirement.
- Chair operational meetings such as Department Heads and Health & Safety meetings and lead on the delivery of our Environmental Social Governance Strategy.
- Promote the vision mission and core values of the charity at all times.
Person Specification – Skills / Experience
Essential
- Experienced in designing and implementing organisational change within a nonprofit organisation, preferably within Adult Social Care, Housing and/or Estates Management.
- Experience of local authority Procurement practices.
- Understanding of contractual agreements and the implementations of such.
- Proven history of managing senior employees, delivering 1-1 supervision/appraisals within a similar size organisation.
- Exceptional understanding of charity business functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, etc.
- Ability to Negotiate and Influence.
- Strong Customer Focus – Proactive approach.
- Demonstrable competency in operational planning and business development.
- Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office packages.
- Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities.
- Excellent people skills.
- Clear and concise communicator.
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to Negotiate and Influence.
- Self-directed and personally driven.
- BSc/BA in Business Administration (or other relevant field).
- Flexible, dependable and able to work to the charitable values of the organisation.
- Ability to work flexibly, ensuring the needs of our beneficiaries are prioritised, even if this requires working outside contracted hours on occasion.
- Familiar with Compliance and Risk Management Schemes.
- Awareness of Social Housing – Legislation.
Desirable
- Housing qualification
- H&S qualification
Please send your CV in the first instance to Kelly Morris – [email protected]
Deadline for CV submission is 21st April shortlisted applicants will be invited to site to meet and discuss the post in more detail this will then be followed up with a second stage application pack and formal interview process In May 2025.
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Care and Support Worker – Beddell House – Part time, Full time and Bank
Job types: Full time, Permanent 35 hours
Rate of pay: £13.32 per hour
As a care assistant you will be meeting the individual care and support for residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes their independence.
Good communication skills, a caring and compassionate nature alongside an understanding of the needs of older people will all be important traits for this rewarding job.
Successful applicants are required to undertake an enhanced DBS.
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will
- Have a strong work ethic and puts the resident needs first.
- Hold an NVQ Level 2 or above in Health & Social Care and have experience in providing care to older people with varying levels of disability and or dementia.
- Must be able to work between the hours 07.00 – 22.00 on a 8 hour shift pattern (5 days per week) over a 7 days rolling period. Night shift patterns are 21.45 – 07.30
Whilst skills and qualifications are important to us we value personal attributes such as previous caring experience, empathy for others and a willingness to learn and progress.
Please call us for an informal discussion if you are considering a career in care.
Successful candidates will enjoy excellent salary and pension contributions as well as Death in Service benefit of 3 times salary after a successful completion of an induction period.
FAQ
Please download the application form, complete and email back to us at [email protected] or send to Ramsey House, Sherburn House, Durham DH1 2SE
All interviews are held at Ramsey House. The building located to the right of the church on site at Sherburn House, Durham.
As we work with vulnerable adults all posts within Sherburn House Charity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare any pending prosecutions or convictions you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as “spent” under the Act. You must also declare any cautions or bind-overs.
If you have been convicted or cautioned you may still be eligible for appointment depending on the nature and circumstances of the offence. However, failure to disclose details will result in your application being rejected and if appointed, may lead to dismissal.
If the post requires, you will be subject to an enhanced DBS check that you will need to complete once you have received a conditional offer. DBS checks will be undertaken at the Employee’s expense.
It’s our responsibility to ensure anyone we employ for care home jobs is legally entitled to work in the UK. And that’s before your employment commences. We will ask you on application and you will be required to provide evidence upon successful interview.
Visit www.gov.uk/legal-right-work-uk to find out which documents you need to show us.