Deputy Manager

Premier Recruitment Group Limited; Margate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager in Margate. The role involves supervising a team to support individuals with mental health issues and learning disabilities. Candidates should possess a relevant NVQ qualification and have experience in a care environment. The position offers a full-time schedule, various benefits, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Carer progression within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards a Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of support workers.
• Act as a role model for staff.
• Engage with service users and seek improvements.
• Implement individual support plans.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone or as part of a team

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Margate. 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

• 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

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.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• DBS check.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Carer progression within the company.

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.