Deputy Manager

Pharmacyupdate; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme (flexible)

Care Certificate induction programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Carer progression within the company

Job summary

Right Match Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Deputy Manager based in Bedford for a well-established care provider specialising in mental health, learning disabilities and autism. This is a full-time, permanent role with opportunities for progression.

You will support the Manager, supervise a team of Support Workers and contribute to individual support plans, while upholding safeguarding and compassionate, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience with adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities or mental health issues.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work independently or in a team.
• Passion to work with vulnerable adults and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in delivering a professional, flexible, high-quality service.
• Supervise and lead a team of Support Workers to enable independent lives.
• Act as a positive role model delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Conduct regular supervisions and provide staff feedback.
• Engage with service users and staff to seek improvements in care and support.
• Contribute to planning and implementing individual support plans.
• Maintain effective communication with service users, families and professionals while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team leadership

Compassionate care

Safeguarding commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Right Match Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Bedford. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Deputy Manager. This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established care company working in the field mental health, learning disabilities and autism.Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Support the Manager in delivering a professional, flexible, and high-quality service
• Supervise and lead a team of Support Workers to ensure service users live fulfilling and independent lives
• Act as a positive role model, inspiring staff to deliver compassionate and person-centred care
• Conduct regular supervisions and provide feedback to staff
• Engage actively with service users and staff, continuously seeking improvements in care and support
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of individual support plans
• Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and professionals while respecting confidentiality
• Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high-quality care

Personal Characteristics

• Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent 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.
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
• 37.5 hours per week
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Carer progression within the company.