Deputy Manager

Nightingale Hammerson; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is seeking a Deputy Manager to coordinate and oversee the care of service users. This role requires a caring and friendly individual with experience in working with adults with autism. You will be responsible for implementing service plans and fostering positive interactions among service users and their families. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including a Recommend A Friend Bonus and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Ongoing learning & development programs

Career Development / Progression

Free DBS Check

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments of individual service users.
• Review, reassess and update service plans regularly.
• Allocate responsibilities related to service plans to staff.
• Enable service users to express their needs.
• Provide training opportunities for service users.
• Maintain professional care standards at all times.

Skills

Caring and friendly nature

Excellent problem-solving skills

Experience of working with adults with autism

Excellent communication and writing skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Passionate about making a positive difference

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3 (Adults)

Job description

Overview

Deputy Manager

Service: Belmont

Location: Stanford North, Hythe

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. You will be required to work weekends and long days.

Salary: £15.71 per hour

Note: This is not a solely office-based role and you will be required to support the service users.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the assessments of individual service users and, from these, draw up their service plans in conjunction with other significant people.
• Review, reassess and update service plans to ensure they remain aligned with individual needs.
• Allocate the implementation and recording of service plans to staff members with appropriate skills or training.
• Offer individual support when necessary and assess specialist support needs for the person.
• Enable the service user to express their views and ensure these views are considered when setting service plan objectives and service provision.
• Develop training opportunities for service users to acquire new skills.
• Communicate information to all service users about their contracts, quality measurements, and how to access the complaints procedure.
• Maintain a high standard of professional care for all service users at all times.
• Foster positive contact between the centre and families/carers and encourage their active participation in plans.
• Provide staffing and leadership as required.

What you’ll need

• Caring and friendly nature
• Enjoy going out and about
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience of working with adults with autism
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Passionate about making a positive difference in someone’s life
• Health & Social Care Level 3 (Adults) is essential

Company Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred
• Innovative

Rewards & Benefits

• £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Industry Standard Benefits
• Ongoing learning & development programs
• Career Development / Progression
• Free DBS Check
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• CareTech Foundation: opportunity to apply for family and friend grants

What we do

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet varying needs and provide activities within thriving communities.

We support service users using a person-centred approach and measure outcomes with a person-centred outcome-measuring tool.

Additional information: Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement. The disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume you have not been successful. You may apply for other suitable roles in the future.

Terms & Conditions: T&Cs paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

Salary / Benefits: From £15.71 to £15.71 per hour