Deputy Manager

VOYAGE CARE; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Deputy Service Manager for their residential service in Taunton. The role involves managing a dedicated team to enhance independence and develop person-centered support plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in care management and a qualification in Health & Social Care. The company offers generous pay rates, flexibility in drawing pay, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced pay rates

Wagestream access

Discounts with Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for colleagues

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with autism, acquired brain injury, or mental health needs.
• Previous experience in a care management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to help individuals gain independence.
• Develop and implement support plans.
• Conduct care needs assessments.
• Recruit and supervise new staff.
• Assist with daily management of the service.

Skills

Care management experience

Team leadership

Person-centered planning

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Deputy Service Manager – Residential Service (Taunton)

Deputy Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We're currently searching for a fantastic Deputy Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service in Taunton. This 11 bedroom service has a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of colleagues to help people gain more independence in their daily lives.
• Develop and implement person‑centred support plans.
• Conduct care needs assessments and complete medication competencies and audits.
• Recruit, induct and supervise new colleagues; complete supervisions/appraisals.
• Attend multi‑disciplinary meetings and complete reports.
• Assist the Registered Manager with day‑to‑day management of the service.
• Participate in the on‑call rota (subject to change).

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a care management role.
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience working with individuals with autism, acquired brain injury, complex mental health needs, traumatic backgrounds and challenging behaviours.

What We Offer

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply).
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply).
• Wagestream giving you flexibility to draw up to 40% of your pay as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card with discounts at high street retailers.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families.
• Cash plans for our colleagues and their families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long service awards.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, with opportunities for promotion, progression and job security in a sector‑leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support!