Deputy Manager (Supported Living)

TALENT SPA ,
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,744.20 pro rata

Overview

Deputy Manager (Supported Living) Location: Islington, North London Salary: £22,744.20 per annum, pro rata Hours: 18.5 hours per week (including weekdays, weekends, evenings bank holidays) Additional Support Worker hours are also available to make this up to a full-time post About the Company: We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our management team They will be Deputy Manager for a supported living project for 4 adults with learning disabilities and additional physical, sensory and communication support needs. About the Deputy Manager role: Working alongside the Project Manager and a team of Support Workers, you will provide excellent person centred care to ensure the tenants' wellbeing, enabling independent and fulfilled living. This will involve supporting service users to take part in a range of meaningful and fun group activities, develop friendships and access services, as well as support with all aspects of day-to-day living. This may include working in partnership with family and advocates, where possible and appropriate. You will contribute to the development of the team and be responsible for encouraging a culture based on respect and dignity for those in need of care and support, providing supervision and clear management to a team of Support Workers. You will also support the team with the development and implementation of care plans designed to provide meaningful choice and support to tenants. Deputy Manager Requirements: The right candidate will have experience of leading and coaching a team supporting people with learning disabilities or another vulnerable client group. Experience of supporting people with high and complex support needs would also be an advantage. In return, we offer a supportive environment in which people are encouraged to develop their skills, as part of a well-established and experienced team of managers. Internal applicants : If you are interested in this role, please submit an expression of interest that addresses the requirements of the person specification, by giving examples of how you meet each criteria to demonstrate your suitability for the post. We encourage you to draw on your experience from your existing role at Centre 404 and explain what skills you have gained from it that are relevant to this role. Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references. Deputy Manager Benefits: Annual Leave entitlement to increase with length of service - after 12 months' continuous employment, increase to 24 days pro rata, 25 days after 2 years We contribute 3% towards your pension through the People's Pension We offer a token of gratitude for longstanding staff. Whether it is 5, 10 and 15 years of service, we really appreciate it In-house training tailored to your role, as well as opportunities for external training courses. Opportunities to develop your career with a strong internal promotional culture and grow with us Regular opportunities to offer feedback, make your voice heard, and to contribute to organisational actions and objectives. After 3 years working with us, opportunity to take up to 6 months sabbatical leave. Empower people with learning disabilities and Autism to live fulfilled lives and reach their goals - make a real, lasting difference And many more If you think that you are suitable for this Deputy Manager role, please apply now with your CV and Covering Letter Closing date: Tuesday 14 th April 2020 Interviews held on: Week commencing 20 th April - please note that due to the current situation with Covid-19, interviews will be held via phone or Skype Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889