Our team at Tozer House (Residential Care Home) have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our team. We support our individuals to live the life they choose, champion 'ordinary life' and feel part of their local communities.
About the job
Salary: £35,411 - £38,296
Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours per week)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Chichester
About You
In this role you will work as part of a team and be accountable for supporting and deputising for the Registered Manager in a service that is registered with the Care Quality Commission. You will be required to ensure the service is well led, effective, responsive, safe and caring and be able to adapt and prepare for the new approach to inspection.
You will support the management of the staff, the welfare of the people we care for, allocated budgets, resources and the fabric of the building. You will promote a high standard of practice in accordance with organisational policy & procedure & national regulation by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Practicing at a senior level, you will oversee and develop the training needs of the team. You will be responsible for leading and actively engaging with challenging casework, providing supervision, expertise and guidance.
About Tozer House
Tozer House is a forward thinking residential & short break service for adults who have learning disabilities within central Chichester. We offer a warm welcome coming in under our beautiful magnolia tree and offering a range of activities such as our group work out sessions, to our singing groups.
We can accommodate 15 people across two separate buildings, each of which has separate adapted facilities. Providing high quality care and support, ensuring people who have learning disabilities and autism who are supported by the team at Tozer House live a full life where they are at the centre of having choice and control over their everyday lives.
Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make!
Reward and benefits
Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution*.
- A range of flexible working options.
- Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave.
- Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
- A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
Experience and skills
Please refer to the attached job description the skill detailed will be used as the shortlisting criteria.
Qualifications and experience:
- Professional Health or Social Care Qualification e.g. CQSW, DipSw, RNLD, CSS, or equivalent qualification or demonstrable equivalent comparable experience.
- Relevant theoretical, organisational, procedural and policy knowledge relating to the specialist professional area e.g. adult protection issues, health and safety, etc.
- Knowledge of the principles of positive behaviour support and communication through behaviour.
- Detailed knowledge relating to the management of a team, its function and service delivery.
- Significant experience of working in care settings relevant to this role.
How to Apply:
Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
To Apply
Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.