Deputy Manager

Job description

Options Autism are currently hiring for a Deputy Manager in the West Sussex area!

Role: Deputy Manager 

Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex

How we reward you

We want our residents to have the best care possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications)
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

The Opportunity

Our next Deputy Manager will have:

• Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent qualification
• Experience as a Manager supporting Adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs.
• The ability to support the management of a 24/7 operation.
• Experience in working within a framework of safeguarding.
• Excellent working knowledge of equality and diversity
• Excellent organisational skills, accurate record keeping with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Experience in a supervisory role

As Deputy Manager you will: 

• Supervise care staff and take charge of the Home/s in absence of the Registered Manager and ensure that the Home meets the Regulatory Body requirements at all times 
• Keep up to date with regulation requirements and assist the Registered Manager with the implementation, evaluation and review of the Statement of Purpose as and when required 
• Safeguard adults within the Home and take lead on safeguarding issues in absence of the Registered Manager under the supervision of the Head of Care 
• Assist in the recruitment, training and ongoing development of staff 
• Undertake agreed delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis, in support of the Registered Manager 
• Support the Registered Manager in exercising their responsibilities, including deputising and representing the Home as required 
• Oversee and support managers to coordinate staff between homes/flats as required for reasons of cover 

The Location

Options Beach Road, a 5 bedded residential service who currently support 5 male clients with Autism and a range of learning disabilities are recruiting for a Deputy Manager. Our home is within easy commute of Arundel, Bognor Regis, Goring-By-Sea and surrounding towns.

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and care, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.

We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. We welcome staff who share our commitment to help adults experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

How to apply:

To apply now please click Apply on Company Site and follow the on-screen instructions or call us today on 01204 927626 and speak to one our dedicated talent scouts!

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

University

Location

Littlehampton

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Home Care

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English