Deputy Service Manager - Supported Living (Path to RM)

Choices Healthcare Ltd; Lewisham; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Choices Supported Living Services (CSLS) is seeking an experienced Deputy Service Manager to oversee supported living homes in London and Essex, with scope to progress to Registered Service Manager. You will coordinate a team to deliver person-centred care and work with families, social workers and professionals.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, a driving licence, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting service users with learning disabilities and mental health within supported living settings.
• Passion for delivering exceptional care and support.
• Good working knowledge of CQC essential standards and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Regulations 2014.
• Able to effectively manage staff and resources, ensuring a cost-effective service that doesn’t compromise on care and support.
• Experience working with residents who require additional support or complex needs, challenging behaviours and have other behavioural and communication challenges.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Effective, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to step in for hands-on support during emergencies.

Responsabilités

• Supporting and leading a team of Support Workers, coordinating and implementing support plans, risk assessments and PBS plans.
• Supporting the Service Manager and senior team.
• Overseeing new service set up, as well as quality monitoring existing services, including team meetings, staff supervisions and spot checks.
• Meeting and welcoming new service users, conducting initial assessments and setting up support plans, updating documentation as needed.
• Coordinating and leading a support team to promote independent living for service users.
• Designing groups and activities to engage people with learning disabilities and other conditions.
• Working with other departments to improve service delivery.
• Helping service users access services via groups and reduce reliance on 1:1 support.

Connaissances

Experience with learning disabilities

Leadership and supervision

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Description du poste

Choices Supported Living Services (CSLS) is seeking an experienced Deputy Service Manager to oversee supported living homes in London and Essex, with scope to progress to Registered Service Manager. You will coordinate a team to deliver person-centred care and work with families, social workers and professionals.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, a driving licence, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for high standards.