Deputy Manager

Bright Futures Care Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care organization is seeking a Deputy Manager in Greater London. This role involves overseeing care for adults with learning disabilities and managing day-to-day operations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in caregiving, alongside leadership skills. The position offers a salary up to £35,254.90 and benefits that include healthcare cashback and a bonus scheme. An essential part of the role is maintaining high standards of care, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive team environment.

Benefits

Healthcare Cashback

Care Friends Referral rewards

Bright Stars bonus scheme

Free Meals on Shift

Life Assurance Policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years operational experience in a senior care role.
• Previous mentor, Team Lead or supervisory experience.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring high standards of care.
• Lead and supervise the support team.
• Conduct audits and quality checks.

Skills

Person-centred care

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Leadership

Education

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in social care (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience working in a care setting with people with learning disabilities? Do you have a passion for providing great care and support? Are you ready to take a leap into management? If so, we would love for you to join our team!

Job Role

Our home, Broadway in Partington is one of our new purpose built, state of the art residential homes in South Manchester supporting 4 adults with autism and learning disabilities to be independent and achieve their own individual outcomes. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager of the home to achieve the highest standards of care. You must be confident in managing the day-to-day operation of the home as you will be someone your team looks to for support and leadership to help deliver positive outcomes for the adults in your care. You will develop strong relationships with the Bright Futures Team and the people we support to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support with day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies.
• Lead, supervise, and champion the support team, promoting a positive and person-centred culture that meets the needs of the people we support.
• Oversee the delivery of personalised care plans.
• Conduct audits and quality checks with a strong focus on continuously improving the team and the home.
• Liaise with families, the wider community and external stakeholders, advocating for the people we support and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
• Take charge of the service in the absence of the Registered Manager, ensuring continuity of care, decision-making, and leadership.
• Support emotional and behavioural needs using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

Qualifications

• Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent.
• At least 2 years operational experience in a senior care role.
• Previous mentor, Team Lead or supervisory experience.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Be committed to continuous improvement of the home and the team.
• A passion for person-centred care.
• Resilience, positivity and a proactive mindset.
• A Level 3 qualification in social care is desirable but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £35,254.90 (dependent on experience and 1 sleep-in per week)

Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)

Care Friends Referral rewards up to £1000 (£2000 for leadership roles)

Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards

Free Meals on Shift

Life Assurance Policy

2x salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Safeguarding Requirement

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

Application Process

Ready to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply.

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:

• Values Based Interview
• Well explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures culture

Competency Questions: You’ll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

To find out more about working at Bright Futures, click here : Bright Futures Employee Value Proposition

The Company

At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.

Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. Its why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.

We can't promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You’ll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.

No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.

Benefits

• Meals provided at work
• Referral and Reward Schemes
• Life Assurance Policy
• Simply Health Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and Development

Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support.