Domus are working with a highly reputable National Charity, looking for a multi-site Deputy Manager for Supported Living services in North Yorkshire providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities. Ideally, we are looking for an established Deputy Manager or Team Manager but would certainly consider a highly experienced Senior Worker looking for a step up.
We're looking for someone with proven leadership skills and hands-on experience within the Learning Disability care and support sector. Ideally, you will have multi-site experience in a leadership and management role and have your NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. We would consider professionals willing to work towards their Level 3 if they are experienced.
The provider is a National Charity who provide care and support for vulnerable adults with a wide range of care and support needs across the country. They are real pioneers of the support sector, often venturing into niche support services to ensure all types of vulnerable people get the support to live the quality of life they deserve. As one of the first providers of Learning Disability support in the UK, this provider has played a pivotal role in the sector, and this is a great opportunity to join the group in a key leadership position.
Key Responsibilities of a Deputy Manager:
- Support the Registered Manager with the running of the home and manage 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.
Deputy Manager Requirements:
- Must hold an NVQ Level 3 or be willing to work towards this.
- Relevant experience in a supervisory/Team Leader role withing the Health and Social Care sector or with transferrable skills and experience.
- Ideally have experience of administering medication.
- People skills with the ability to communicate fluently with internal and external colleagues.
- 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
- Confidence with It and Digital Literacy as internal care group systems are being digitised.
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Matthew Taylor at Domus Recruitment.
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