Deputy Manager

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

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Basildon is seeking a Deputy Manager to supervise support staff and deliver high-quality care to vulnerable adults. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care and experience in a similar role. This position offers competitive pay at £14.71 per hour, with flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing community living standards.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Apprenticeships available

FREE training provided

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience at a similar level preferred.
• Full driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of support workers.
• Act as a role model for the staff.
• Engage with service users to improve their lifestyle.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Deputy Manager - Basildon, Essex

Benefits

• £14.71 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Stakeholder Pension
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• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
• Carer progression within the company.

The Role

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.

If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!

Main duties and responsibilities

• This position will have the responsibility of working with the manager in offering a professional, flexible service.
• To supervise and lead a team of support workers to enable our service users to lead as fulfilling and satisfying a life as they possibly can.
• To act as a role model for staff, so that they are encouraged to understand the people you are support.
• To offer regular supervision to all staff.
• To be actively engaged with service users and staff, continuously seeking opportunities for improvements to service users’ lifestyles and staffs’ skills and commitment to achieve this.
• To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and other whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
• To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

The Successful Candidate

• NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.
• Experience at a similar level is preferred.
• Full driving licence would be an advantage, due to the rural location.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The passion to work with vulnerable Adults.
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding

Personal Characteristics

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

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