Deputy Manager of Short Breaks

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Epsom is looking for a qualified individual to provide leadership and managerial support within their Learning Disability services. The role entails supervising a team, ensuring effective service delivery for individuals with complex needs, and stepping in for the manager as needed. Candidates should possess relevant clinical qualifications and have experience in a leadership role within the field.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership role within Learning Disabilities.
• Willingness to complete necessary qualifications on commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and role modelling to the staff team through supervision.
• Deputise for the Manager in their absence.
• Ensure safe and effective service operation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

Clinical qualification to degree level - RNLD/RMN

Diploma level 5 in health/social care or equivalent experience

Job description

Job summary: Working within a dynamic and fast pace team, delivering Person Centred Short Breaks. Ensure the service operates in a safe, effective & efficient way as part of the whole system of Learning Disability services. Foster a culture that encourages and enables individuals to have an active role in identifying, planning and meeting their individual needs.

Provide leadership and role modelling to the staff team through supervision and actively participate in the smooth running of the service over a 24 hour period.

Providing leadership and managerial support to the Home Manager of the Home from Home Short Breaks Service, which supports over 30 individuals with complex needs.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description for key responsibilities and main aspects of this role.

To deputise for the Manager, in their absence.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• A clinical qualification to degree level - RNLD/RMN, Diploma level 5 in health/social care or equivalent experience and willingness to complete on commencement

Desirable:

• Membership of a professional body (NMC)

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership role within Learning Disabilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.