Advertised from 8 July 2025

Role

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

Application notes

Closing Date: 12.00 noon on Tuesday 22 July 2025

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to jobs@camphillblairdrummond.org.uk

Location, location, location

And as a location, Camphill Blair Drummond is second to none. So, you’re not just applying for a great job, you’re applying to work in the most beautiful environment while enriching your local community every day.

Don’t delay - apply now and help us create a supportive and inspirational environment for everyone!

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