Deputy Manager - Learning Disabilities

Domus are recruiting for a Deputy Manager on the Hayling Island, exclusively on behalf of a National Charity within the Health and Social Care sector.
You will work closely and support the Registered Manager within a small residential service for adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
You will also take the lead by driving performance, setting the pace and direction within services, promoting a positive and passionate culture and ensuring that services are appropriately and effectively resourced to change lives for the better.
This is a great opportunity to make a genuine difference where you will be responsible for leading an engaged and motivated team to change lives deliver person-centred outcomes for every person supported!
Key Responsibilities of a Deputy Manager:

Support the Home Manager with the running of the home and deputise in their absence
Manage & supervise the preparation of Person-Centred Care Plans, Review & Assessments, implementing plans with the assistance of the care team.
Provide leadership & advice to colleagues and undertake line management responsibilities
Promote and demonstrate a positive culture, addressing and managing behaviours that fall below expectation
Contribute to and have oversight of reviewing reports, records and care plans to ensure they remain compliant with legal and organisational requirements
Manage systems and procedures effectively in a timely manner including colleague rotas and incident reporting
Assess and ensure the quality of care given is of a high standard by supporting the manager to implement processes
Identify and implement improvements within the service
Undertake direct care to the people we support as required
This list is not exhaustive, for full responsibilities please request a job description
Key requirements a Deputy Manager must have:
Must hold an NVQ Level 3, ideally hold or be working towards NVQ Level 5
Experience of leading & managing a team within a health care setting and experience of delivering care
Ideally have experience of administering medication
Knowledge and understanding of working with Complex Needs/Autism/Challenging behaviour
Understanding of safeguarding adults at risk, health & safety requirements related to running a care home and infection control
Understanding of the regulations and legislation within the care profession
Understanding of CQC, national minimum standards and key care principles
Benefits:
33 Days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
Shopping Discounts Scheme and Free Blue Light Card
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
Investment in your wellbeing (free wellbeing app, and regular support sessions)
If you are interested in the above Deputy Manager vacancy, please contact Michael White at Domus Recruitment.
 
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