Work as a Deputy Manager Supported Living in Stoke-on-Trent
EXPERIENCE IN LEARNING DISABILITY / MENTAL HEALTH SECTOR IS ESSENTIAL
As a Deputy Manager, you will be required to oversee a small supported living service in Stoke on Trent, which supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health support needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for that step up into management; you may be an experienced senior or team leader who is looking for that step up to Deputy Manager or a current Deputy who is looking for a new challenge!
Working with your staff team, you will be required to support individuals within approximately 6 apartments, which are located in 1 large, single level service. Day to day, you will be supported by the Registered Manager who covers the region.
You will be allocated approximately 3 office days, to complete paperwork etc and approximately 2 days providing core support with the care team. There will be flexibility around this due to the needs of the business.
Main responsibilities for Deputy Manager Supported Living will include:
Assist in the recruitment of new staff, ensuring new members of staff are successfully inducted and the correct training is received.
With guidance and training, provide structured supervision to the staff team and assist with personal reviews.
Identify areas for training / development.
Help lead staff meetings, ensuring they are conducted in a professional and constructive manner.
Respond to poor performance or conduct issues in a fair and consistent manner by reporting to the Registered Manager so an action plan can be agreed.
Monitor attendance and conduct return-to-work interviews
Ensure staff complete timesheets / annual leave requests are dealt with appropriately
Undertake on-call alongside colleagues as appropriate, ensuring the service is effectively managed seven days a week
Understand the wider implications of the business in relation to the commissioning process, audit, and inspection (CQC etc.)
Attend and contribute to management meetings and other team meetings to discuss and share information and progress
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders i.e. Adult Social Care & Health, CCGs etc.
Lead by example in enabling the service users to live fulfilling lives based around their individual needs and aspirations.
Promote joint working when overseeing the transition for new / moving service users
ensuring all support needs are met both within the transition period and ongoing.
Ensure service users receive their commissioned hours and manage the delivery of those hours in line with service users needs and preferences
Generate person-centred support plans for all service users and ensure the ongoing review of the appropriateness to their needs in partnership with managers and staff
Ensure appropriate risk assessments are in place and implemented to safeguard the wellbeing of the service users.
What we are looking for:
A developing leader with desire to progress into a managerial role
Ideally you will have previous experience in a Supported Living or Residential service
Experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health
Be willing to undertake further training or development which is deemed essential to fulfilling your role
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, demanding role
Previous experience of leading a staff team
Benefits available:
Salary £22,512
Take your Birthday off plus 25 days holiday
Free DBS Check
Continuous Learning & Development opportunities - including access to bespoke training,Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care and Business and Leadership & Management
Opportunities to develop through the companies Aspire programmes such as the Leadership Development Programme
Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme
Eligible for £500 bonus through the refer a friend scheme (unlimited referrals)
Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave
Blue Light Discount Scheme
Eligibility for COSTCO membership
Company Information:
Our client is an established company with over 100 services
across
East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humberside, West Midlands and the North West. They
deliver exceptional care and support for people aged 18 and over who have learning disabilities, autism, mental ill health and associated complex needs
If you are interested in a new job opportunity based in Stoke on Trent, supporting adults with learning disabilities, click apply now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the vacancy on a confidential basis.
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