Deputy Manager of Short Breaks

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a manager for the Home from Home Short Breaks Service in Epsom. The role involves providing leadership and support to staff, ensuring the service runs effectively for individuals with complex needs. Candidates should have experience in supervision within a care environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Leadership and managerial experience in a care setting.
• Ability to supervise staff and oversee service operations.
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and role modelling to the staff team.
• Support the Home Manager and ensure smooth running of the service.
• Deputise for the Manager in their absence.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide leadership and managerial support to the Home Manager of the Home from Home Short Breaks Service, which supports over 30 individuals with complex needs.
• Deputise for the Manager in their absence.

Additional information

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.