Deputy Manager

Creative Support Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chorley seeks a dynamic manager to oversee learning disability support services. You will lead a motivated team and ensure the delivery of tailored care. Required are extensive management experience and knowledge of social care, particularly for individuals with learning disabilities. This position involves both direct oversight and documentation tasks, contributing to continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be an accomplished manager with a strong background in social care.
• Experience in working with individuals who have a learning disability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage service provision under the direction of the Registered Manager.
• Coordinate tailored support services for each service user.
• Supervise a team of Support Workers and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Extensive experience in social care

Team management

Record keeping

Job description

Creative Support is looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to help manage nine high-quality learning disability support services in Chorley and Wigan. You will be working alongside the Registered Manager to maintain an overview of the services, lead a highly-motivated team of support workers and contribute to the further development of service. You must be an accomplished manager and have extensive experience and knowledge of working within the social care sector in support of people who have a learning disability.

The successful candidate will be based in one specific service 3 days a week and the other 2 days completing tasks and audits as requested by the Registered Manager.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the service provision in the following ways :

• To take responsibility under direction of the Registered Manager for the delivery of bespoke services
• To co-ordinate the service ensuring all support delivered is tailored to the individual needs of each service user
• To maintain excellent records of the service delivery, such as service user records, rotas, time-sheets, and regularly provide written feedback to your line manager
• To manage and supervise a team of Support Workers. Senior Support Workers and Service Co-ordinators, ensuring good practice and the highest standards of care and support are maintained at all times.

You will carry o...