Deputy Manager - DCA Service Newport

Southern Housing; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing organization is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead their service on the Isle of Wight. This role involves overseeing care and support for residents under the regulations of the Care Quality Commission. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, be flexible in work hours, and possess a thorough awareness of health and safety. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Great pension scheme

Ability to buy extra leave

Flexible working hours

Employee referral scheme

Cash claim-back on medical treatments

Full training provided

Additional payment for sleep-in duties

Discounted rates on medical plans and insurances

Qualifications

• Thorough awareness of health & safety.
• Experience in a registered care service with CQC knowledge.
• Ability to work flexibly, prioritize, and manage demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Oversee care, support, and welfare of residents.
• Participate in on-call rota and cover evenings and weekends.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Leadership and management experience

Good written, IT, and communication skills

Flexibility and prioritization

Driving skills

Education

4 GCSE passes at Level C or above including Maths and English

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager position on the Isle of Wight. This role is based within our registered DCA service in Newport, which provides support across multiple schemes and within individuals’ own homes across the Island.

As a Deputy Manager, you will take on the responsibility of leading the service in the absence of the Registered Manager, overseeing the provision of the service and the management of the care, support and welfare of all residents to meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

You will need to work flexibly covering evenings and weekends as appropriate and be able to participate in the on-call rota as required. You must be physically able to undertake moving and handling, have a full driving licence, the use of a vehicle with business use insurance, and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and contribute to the overall success of our organisation.

What You’ll Need:

• Thorough awareness of health & safety
• Experience of working in a registered care service with Care Quality Commission knowledge
• Hold 4 passes at GCSE Level C or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Good written, IT and communication skills
• Leadership and management experience
• Be able to work flexibly, prioritise and manage demands
• Driving licence, able to drive and have access to own vehicle

Benefits in working with us:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• A great pension scheme
• The ability to buy extra leave and discount cards
• Flexible working hours – covering weekdays, evening & weekends
• Employee referral scheme
• Cash claim-back on medical treatments
• Full training provided at no additional cost
• Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable
• Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 21stJanuaryat 23.59

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high volume of applications

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About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at theheartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people’s lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

Inclusion and Diversity

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it’s about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. We’re all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.