Deputy Manager – Adult Residential Care, Newcastle

Swanton Care and Community; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Newcastle is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist in setting the service culture and leading a team of support workers. The role involves providing practical assistance and emotional support while ensuring the delivery of person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities. Candidates should possess experience in residential care, management skills, and be working towards an NVQ level 5 in Health and Social Care. A valid UK driving licence is also required.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a team of at least 25 staff to provide person-centred care.
• You must have or be working towards an NVQ level 5 in Health and Social Care.
• You must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the service manager to set the culture of the service.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the team.
• Ensure the development of person-centred support/care plans.

Skills

Experience in residential care

Team management

Auditing skills

Flexible approach

Proactive support for team development

Education

NVQ level 5 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A community support organization in Newcastle is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist in setting the service culture and leading a team of support workers. The role involves providing practical assistance and emotional support while ensuring the delivery of person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities. Candidates should possess experience in residential care, management skills, and be working towards an NVQ level 5 in Health and Social Care. A valid UK driving licence is also required.