Deputy Manager - LD

Purosearch Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing provider seeks a Deputy Care Manager in Nottingham to support adults with Learning Difficulties. The role includes regulatory compliance and staff mentorship. Benefits include competitive annual leave, a pension scheme, and ongoing training support.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Access to a GP

Access to discounted Health Cash Plan

Extensive induction and training programme

Funded qualifications and apprenticeships

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in care homes or as a senior care assistant.
• Participation in on-call rota and flexibility required.
• Proven regulatory and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in the absence of the Registered Home Manager.
• Ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards.
• Create a positive atmosphere for the efficient running of the Home.

Skills

Experience of Learning Disabilities

Support and mentoring staff

Education

Level 3 qualification

Willingness to work towards Level 4/5

Job description

Deputy Care Manager – Learning Difficulties
North of Nottingham
£29,400


Lovely opportunity to join a growing provider in one of their established services that provides support for adults with Learning Difficulties

Benefits;
• Competitive Annual Leave – increases with length of service up to an extra week
• Lifestyle savings – From supermarkets and high street shopping, to utility bills and retailers in your local community
• Pension Scheme – auto-enrolment in a pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme -accessible 24/7 for your needs
• 24/7 Access to a GP and face to face counselling
• Access to a discounted Health Cash Plan
• Mental Health Support through Able Futures
• Other comprehensive wellbeing support such as self-help books and wellbeing tools
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Extensive induction and training programm
• Clear progression support through funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Partnership with NEFirst credit union to support with financial wellbeing
• Paid DBS

The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience of Learning Disabilities
• To assess medical competencies for team leaders and support workers
• Be qualified to Level 3 and a willingness to work towards level 4/5
• Already be a deputy/ unit manager with established work history within care homes, or an ambitious senior care assistant looking to progress
• Be willing to support and mentor staff to achieve high standards
• Willing to participate in the on-call rota and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business

Key duties will include:
• Ensure all staff members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conductive to the best
• Take the lead, in the absence of the Registered Home Manager, for all regulatory and compliance requirements, send necessary notifications to CQC and promote Duty of Candour. Ensure the service provision meets the CQC fundamental standards and is safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led.

To apply please call Shona at Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV to [e-mail] for immediate attention