Deputy Manager - Supported Living

Accordia Care Group; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Accordia Care Group in Epsom is seeking a committed Deputy Manager for a supported living service. The role supports the Registered Manager in day-to-day running, upholding high standards of care and safeguarding for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

You will lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance (CQC), and drive person-centred care, with opportunities for career progression and professional training in a supportive environment.

Salary £32,801.60 per year, full-time 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as Deputy Manager or Team Leader in a supported living setting, ideally with forensic mental health challenges.
• Extensive experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Level 5 qualifications in Health and/or Social Care in Adult Care or a commitment to achieve this.
• Excellent understanding of CQC requirements and safeguarding, compliance and high care standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Lead and motivate care teams to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure the service maintains high standards of care and support, with a commitment to ethical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Team building

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 5 Health & Social Care

Job description

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours p/w

Salary: £32,801.60

Location: Epsom, Surrey KT17

Come and join our fantastic team that is passionate about providing outstanding care. Accordia Care is looking for a committed and exceptionally driven Deputy Manager for a supported living service situated in Epsom, Surrey. This role entails supporting and assisting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring that high standards of care and support are maintained.

Working within Health & Social Care can sometimes be high-pressure and unpredictable. There are times when the individuals that we support will be in crisis. If you are interested in this role, it is essential that you understand the challenges that lie ahead and can keep a calm and professional demeanour whilst supporting those in need.

About Us:

Accordia Care is a forward-thinking and innovative care provider which empowers its service users to take ownership of their care and support. We support and help some of the most disadvantaged adults in society and many of our service users have learning disabilities and autism. We focus on improving their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. We do this by delivering care at the very highest standard and have a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About You:

We are looking for a motivated & caring individual who would like a rewarding role within a supported living service that really makes a difference.

As a Deputy Manager, you will help guide & lead our team in supporting service users in their homes. Accordia staff benefit from great career progression, sector-leading professional training and great job stability.

We specialise in providing person-centred care for adults with a forensic mental health background, challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism to enable them to play a meaningful role within their community. You will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care to the people we support.

• Experience as a Deputy Manager or Team Leader in a supported living setting, ideally providing support to clients with forensic mental health challenges.
• Extensive experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Level 5 Qualifications in Health and/or Social Care in Adult Care or a commitment to achieve this.
• Excellent understanding of CQC requirements.
• A strong grasp of safeguarding, compliance and the highest care standards, ensuring a commitment to ethical and responsible care provision.
• A track record of effectively leading and motivating care teams, fostering a culture of encouragement and teamwork.
• Familiarity with liaising with clients about services users.

Desirable

• A full UK valid driving licence
• Lives within a 30-minute commute / drive to Epsom
• Company pension scheme
• Fully employer-funded health cash plan
• Access to 24/7 remote GP service
• Employee appreciation programme
• Counselling service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• EarlyPay - salary advance scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Onsite parking
• Outstanding training and fully funded NVQ qualifications
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Enhanced rates of pay for agreed overtime, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

Sponsorship: We may be able to offer Tier 2 Sponsorship for this role. To qualify, candidates must already live within the local area of our Accordia Supported Living Service.