Deputy Head of Care

Caretech; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Yeovil is seeking a Deputy Head of Care to manage day-to-day services in the absence of Registered Managers. This role promotes professionalism and safeguarding, ensuring students receive high-quality person-centred support. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in complex care, NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and the ability to lead and mentor staff. This position also involves contributing to audits and recruitment while supporting the care team's development.

Qualifications

• 3 years prior experience working within a learning disability complex care environment.
• Current car driving licence is desirable.
• Basic First Aid knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior point of contact in the absence of Registered Managers.
• Promote a culture of professionalism and safeguarding.
• Provide strong leadership to the care team.
• Support the Registered Managers with audits and quality assurance.
• Contribute to recruitment and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching and mentoring

First Aid knowledge

Microsoft Office 365

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Deputy Head of Care will act as a senior point of contact in the absence of the Registered Managers, ensuring the service continues to be managed effectively on a day-to-day basis in their absence. They will promote a culture of professionalism, safeguarding and continuous improvement. This will include demonstrating flexibility in your working hours to ensure that the service remains safe.

• Support the Registered Managers in ensuring Cambian Lufton College meets all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Ensure the highest quality of service is provided for our students through their person-centred Support plans and that students are encouraged and supported to achieve and exceed their full potential.
• Provide strong, positive leadership to the care team, acting as a role model at all times.
• Lead team meetings and training sessions where required. Offer coaching and mentoring support to staff where required.
• Support the Registered Manager and Head of Care with the completion of audits, quality assurance processes and service development plans.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and performance management of staff.
  NVQ Level 3 in a Health and Social Care setting - Essential
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and IT Systems
• Basic First Aid knowledge - Essential
• 3 years prior experience working within a learning disability complex care environment.
• Current car driving licence - desirable.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian Lufton College is a specialist residential education provider for 16 to 25 year olds with ASD, learning disabilities and complex behavioural and emotional needs. The college provides a 2-3 year Pathway to prepare our students for adulthood, equipping them with the skills and qualities required to lead a fulfilled, independent and ambitious life.