Deputy Manager

Cygnet; Elton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & career development

Coaching & appraisal

Wellbeing centre

GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

Free eye tests

NHS and blue light discount

On site meals

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Deputy Manager to lead care teams at Dean Grange (Broadoak, Newnham) and Milestones (Cinderford). The role involves 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with on-call support for the Service Manager, delivering person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Responsibilities include safeguarding, staff development, and collaboration with families, authorities and regulators to raise care standards and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and line management experience in care settings.
• Experience in mental health and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team provides safe, sound and supportive care to the people they support.
• Be a role model to your team and provide effective leadership and management.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, families, local authorities and regulators to deliver high-quality care and promote a positive culture.
• Meet quality targets to ensure the service provides the best support and care possible.

Skills

Leadership

Line management

Communication

Mental health experience

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a confident Deputy Manager with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working full time 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (with on call responsibilities in support of the Service Manager), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dean Grange (GL14 1JG) and Milestones (GL14 2RP).

Dean Grange is situated in Broadoak, Newnham. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. Milestones is a specialist residential service in Cinderford. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

The people we support are encouraged and enabled to lead full and happy lives. They are supported to have more choice and control in their lives. Their strengths, abilities, and preferences are identified so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

Both homes are often used as a step-down service from Broadoak, The Old Vicarage and Riverside House. The service can also accept external referrals.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Ensure the team provides safe, sound & supportive care to the people they support
• Be a role model to your team & provide effective leadership & management
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, family members, local authorities & regulatory bodies to deliver a high-quality service & promote a positive culture
• Meet quality targets to ensure the service is providing the best support & care possible

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is...

• A talented leader with strong line management & communication skills
• Experienced within a mental health setting & a multidisciplinary team
• An effective people, time & task manager with a proven track record of working with varied stakeholders in the delivery of outstanding care

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• £34,400 per year
• Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye tests
• NHS and blue light discount
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.