Domus are looking for a Deputy Manager in Wakefield, West Yorkshire to assist the Registered Manager with leading a dedicated staff team in a Residential service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs. The provider supports adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Needs across West Yorkshire and this opportunity is in one of their Good CQC rated Residential services.
We're looking for someone with proven leadership skills and hands-on experience within the Health and Social Care sector, experienced in supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities. Ideally, we are looking for an established Deputy Manager but would certainly consider experienced Team Managers and Senior Support Workers!
The provider is dedicated to a high quality of person-centred care and support across West Yorkshire for adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs. They prioritise positive values and cultures in their staff teams to ensure passionate and dedicated support is provided for vulnerable adults. This Residential service has a Good CQC rating.
Key Responsibilities of a Deputy Manager:
- Support the Registered 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.
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 Mental Health needs.
- 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:
- Dedication to personal and professional growth.
- Will put you through your Level 5 qualification.
If you are interested in the positionplease apply, or for more information contact Matthew Taylor at Domus Recruitment.
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