Deputy Local Service Manager

Sanctuary Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bolton is looking for a Deputy Local Service Manager to oversee staff development and ensure quality service delivery. The role requires management experience within social care and offers a salary of £28,255 per annum, increasing after one year. Additional benefits include over 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and various online discounts. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and experience working with Mental Health.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Health and well-being plans

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven management or supervisory experience in social care.
• Compassionate, understanding, and hardworking.
• Experience with support planning and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop staff within legislative frameworks.
• Promote best practices for quality services.
• Develop relationships with customers and agencies.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Experience working with Mental Health

Understanding of health and safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

The role of Deputy Local Service Manager will include:

• Managing, recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas
• Promoting best practice to ensure quality services are carried out by staff
• Ensuring effective support systems are in place and that we operate in a fully compliant way
• Supporting Local Service Manager in effectively managing the void process on any empty properties
• A good understanding of health and safety
• Developing and maintaining relationships with customers and relevant external agencies with the proven ability to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary partners
• Travel is a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence is essential
• We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for our employees and customers
• We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working; an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which Sanctuary will pay for

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven management or supervisory experience gained within a social care environment is essential
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Compassionate, understanding, and hardworking with a hands-on approach to help achieve supportive outcomes
• Good written and strong communication skills
• Experience working with Mental Health
• Prior knowledge of support planning, risk assessment and safeguarding
• Previous experience working under challenging circumstances
• Confident user of IT systems

Role and Environment

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to Sanctuary Supported Living, this role is based across Blackburn, Leyland, Warrington and Bolton. We specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people live as independently as possible.

Benefits

• £28,255 per annum (rising to £29,711 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
• At least 25 days paid holiday, plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through the Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities