Deputy Manager - Learning Disabilities Supported Living

Sterling Cross Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Death in Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Free independent mortgage advice

Free eye tests and eyecare vouchers

Long service awards

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Sterling Cross Ltd in Gateshead is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee a cluster of supported living services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role is based at Gateshead Office with 40 hours per week and a salary of £33,842 plus benefits.

You will lead teams to ensure high standards of care and support, helping residents live as independently as possible. Experience in supported living and complex needs is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Progress towards UK CQC Registered Manager status encouraged.
• Strong leadership and financial management awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a cluster of services across Gateshead.
• Support effective running of multiple services with care standards.
• Lead teams to promote independence for people supported.

Skills

Team leadership

Care sector experience

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 Health & Social Care

Job description

Role: Deputy Manager (Multi-site)

Location: Gateshead Office

Hours: 40h per week

Salary: £33,842 + benefits

Are you an experienced Team Leader ready to take the next step in your career?

An established supported living provider is looking for a Deputy Manager to oversee a cluster of services supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism across Gateshead.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader or Deputy Manager looking to progress into a broader operational role.

You’ll support the effective running of multiple services, working with teams to maintain high standards of care and support while ensuring the people supported are able to live as independently as possible.

Experience of supported living, learning disabilities and/or autism is important, with experience of more complex support needs desirable.

You do not need to be CQC registered, but you should be willing to work towards registration and develop your leadership experience.

Person specification

• Level 5 Health & Social Care or working towards
• Willing to progress towards CQC Registered Manager status
• Significant experience working within supported living, particularly learning disability and autism
• Knowledge of financial management
• Unrestricted UK Right to Work; please note, there is no visa sponsorship support available for this role

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Death in Service Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free independent mortgage advice
• Free eye tests and eyecare vouchers
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme