Deputy Service Manager - Supported Living

Charles Hunter Associates; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Forest of Dean is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Service Manager for their Supported Living home. You will support four young males with complex needs, manage shifts, and ensure high-quality service delivery by coaching staff and maintaining compliance. Applicants should have experience in supported living and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Supported Living environment with Adults with Learning Difficulties.
• Hold a minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the team in a Supported Living home.
• Coach and mentor new staff.
• Manage on-call duties and internal standards.

Skills

People management

Coaching and mentoring

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Job description

Overview

Deputy Service Manager - Supported Living Accommodation - Forest of Dean

We are seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Service Manager to support in our 4 bed Supported Living home in the Forest of Dean. Our home currently supports 4 young males with complex needs.

Location: Ormiston, Forest of Dean

Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, over a 7-day rota working evening and some weekends where required.

On-call duty management

Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour + holiday pay (£30,900 per annum).

About the role:

• The Deputy Service manager will report directly to the Service Manager
• You may be required to deputise your management due to annual leave / absence from the service
• Coaching and Mentoring new staff
• CPD training for current staff
• Demonstrating good leadership and following correct processes
• Leading the team / House meetings
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including family and friends
• Supporting with internal standards such as housing, compliance and quality
• Full job description available

Requirements:

• The Deputy Service Manager will be people focused, an innovative thinker, inspirational, ethical and follow best practice
• Experience working in a Supported Living environment with Adults with Learning Difficulties
• Hold a minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Driver non-essential
• Opportunity for Temp 3-6 months, or Temporary to Permanent

If you are interested in this role, please apply. You can also send your CV to Emily at [e-mail]