Care Deputy Manager

Consensus Support; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. As a Deputy Manager, you will lead a passionate team at a brand-new residential service, ensuring high-quality care and support for residents. This role offers the opportunity to empower individuals to engage in enriching activities, while also providing leadership and fostering a supportive environment. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, you will be part of an organization that values your contributions and provides a clear career ladder. If you are ready to make a positive impact and grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts from retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or NHS is essential for this role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the team in daily management.
• Empower individuals to engage in meaningful activities.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience in social care sector or NHS

Job description

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role: Deputy Manager

Salary: £14.09 - £14.39 per hour

Service: Black Bull, Preston

Your Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Career Ladder: Earn up to £14.39 per hour, our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
• Learning & Development: We want you to succeed - supporting your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
• Financial Benefits: You’ll receive Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary and can withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. You also have access to Discounts from over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
• Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, Mental Health First Aiders, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you.

Your Role

Through understanding the needs of the people you support, you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives. A career with meaning, you’ll also have a lot of fun, too – from helping with daily tasks to leading a team to make a difference.

• Provide leadership to colleagues within the team and support the Service Manager in the daily management & running of the service.
• Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.
• Manage, deliver & lead high-quality care as part of the team using a person centred approach.
• Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions.
• Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.

Your Service

Black Bull is our brand-new residential living service consisting of 8 individual apartments with internal and external communal spaces. Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs that some may find challenging. We are looking for a self-starter to join the Consensus team to be at the centre and development of a brand-new service situated in the heart of the local community.

Next Steps

• Once you’ve applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role.
• The next step will be an interview in the service, where you’ll meet the team and the people we support.
• If successful, we’ll organise your Free DBS Check and references prior to confirming your start date.
• Your journey will then begin with a 3-day online induction, before heading to the service to get started.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, You will ideally have experience in the social care sector or NHS (Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Senior Care Assistant). As long as you come with a person-centred approach, a caring nature, and you are able to demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a team to support disabled and autistic people – then we’re here to provide you with the training and knowledge needed to succeed.