Deputy Service Manager

If you are committed to helping others and encouraging independence and quality of life, a full-time role as a Deputy Service Manager is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge as part of our organisation.

Deputy Service Manager
Coulsdon, CR5

*    Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday – Sunday.
*    £32,000 per annum.

Please note, you must be authorised to work in the UK

We are dedicated to supporting adults with additional learning requirements to have a quality life in their communities, promoting individual strengths, and enabling them to have choice and control to achieve aspirations and outcomes that are truly important to them.

Our Vision

*    to support individuals to live a quality life
*    to achieve their goals and aspirations through person-centred services
*    to enable choice and control in a nurturing environment that allows exceptional outcomes to flourish.

Our mission is to be:

*    outstanding to the individuals we support
*    to our communities
*    to our colleagues and working partnerships

The role and responsibilities:

The role is for a large supported living service in Chipstead. You will be supporting people with a variety of complex needs, including; Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health, to live as independently as possible.

*    You will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of a team of staff.
*    Supported by the Registered Manager to ensure that there is effective engagement with multi-disciplinary teams to support the people living in the service. This will include managing the team to support adults to live independently with support/signposting to access Hub-based and Wellbeing services to build increased community resilience for individuals.
*    Ensure the promotion of non-medical solutions and mental wellbeing, development of self-management strategies, supporting people to address any health issues as well as accessing therapeutic interventions.
*    Ensure the provision of a quality recovery focused approach to people who may present with complex needs, for example, anxiety or depression, alongside other issues - drug or alcohol misuse or debt problems etc.; supporting people to self-manage long term health conditions using a range of techniques and in a non-judgmental way respecting diversity and lifestyle choices.
*    Ensure high standards of Quality and Governance at all times, this this through internal and external auditing systems as well as Service Improvement Plans.
*    To be proactive and work alongside the Registered Manager in completing assessments and safely moving people into the service.
*    To work alongside Registered Manager and other team members to ensure compliance with budget.

What we are looking for:

*    Experience of managing a team.
*    Experience of working with adults with autism/ learning disabilities.
*    Experience of developing services for local communities.
*    Experience of building partnerships with other organisations.
*    Right to Work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to offer a sponsorship as part of this role.

Benefits:

*    Competitive rates of pay.
*    Bonus scheme driven by performance.
*    Discounted rates on Food and drink, Health, Beauty and lots more!!
*    Holiday pay inclusive and Pension Scheme
*    Full-time hours, including weekdays/weekends, as part of a rota.
*    Ongoing training and progression opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programme
*    20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Supported Living Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Team Leader, Care Manager, Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Learning Disabilities Manager, Autism Support Manager, Community Services Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Social Care Team Leader, Mental Health Service Manager, Residential Care Manager, Care Coordinator, Operations Manager (Health & Social Care), Adult Services Manager, Support Services Manager, Rehabilitation and Recovery Manager, Independent Living Manager, and Community Support Manager
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed