Deputy Care Manager

Proud to Care Devon; Seaton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization for complex disabilities in Seaton, Devon seeks a passionate Deputy Care Manager to support the Registered Care Manager. The role involves managing a team, delivering high-quality services to those with sensory impairments and/or learning disabilities, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Applicants should have experience in care management and possess a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Free life assurance policy

Discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a Deputy Manager role within a Health & Social Care setting.
• Substantial experience of providing support including personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals/groups with daily tasks.
• Assist the manager in running the service.
• Deliver high quality service to people with disabilities.

Skills

Experience in a Deputy Manager role

Knowledge of CQC guidelines

Ability to coach and mentor staff

IT literate

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 Diploma Leadership in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Could you be a Sense Deputy Care Manager?

Sense are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our team as a Deputy Care Manager at our service in Seaton, Devon. This is a Permanent role, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £28,378 per annum.

The role

This role involves working alongside the Registered Care Manager to help run the supported living service. You will provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments and/or learning disabilities. You will be a frontline supervisor, supporting the manager to effectively manage a team of staff to deliver person-centred, specialist services.

You will need to have a sound knowledge of person-centred planning, rota planning and staff management/development. We are looking for a committed, flexible and enthusiastic team player who can coach and mentor a team of support workers. You will be IT literate and able to undertake some administration duties.

About you

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who have

• 2 years experience in a Deputy Manager role within a Health & Social care setting.
• Level 3 Diploma Leadership in Health & Social Care.
• Experience and knowledge of working to CQC guidelines.
• Substantial experience of providing support including personal care.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Passion about enhancing other people’s lives.

Sense supports people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.

No two days will be the same

This role in Seaton might include

• Supporting individuals/groups and the service manager with daily tasks
• Assisting the manager in the running of the service including rota, supervising, mentoring and leading the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained which guarantee compliance.
• Providing a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Delivering services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
• Working with individuals as unique as they are; see the detailed duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Why work for Sense?

Sense is a charity for everyone living with complex disabilities and for those who are deafblind. We help people communicate and experience the world. Sense is a Disability Confident Employer.

We offer opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment, with excellent training and development, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Be part of a team striving for outstanding support and helping people we support live ordinary lives.
• 24 days of annual leave.
• Wisdom app – free mindfulness application for all employees.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Discounts on high street brands and 10% off at Sense charity shops.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if your role requires one.
• £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities.

To apply

Please use the official application link to apply. Ensure your supporting statement thoroughly reflects the Personal Specification, candidate guidelines, job description and person specification. We advise submitting your application as soon as possible as posts may close at any time. No agency submissions please; unauthorised submissions will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.

If you require assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or [e-mail]

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential. For more information please visit: sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns

37.5 hours per week.