Deputy Service Manager

Job Description

Deputy Service ManagerWe are recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Deputy Manager to work as a second Deputy Manager alongside the service managerRole: Deputy ManagerLocation: HackneySalary: £27,378.00 per annumContract: Full Time PermanentHours:38 hours per weekClosing date: 3rd July 2022Interviews: Week commencing 10th July 2022About the role: As Deputy Manager you will lead and motivate a large support team at Parkholme, to provide meaningful support that will make a genuine difference to the peoplethat live at the service.The role will include some rota management, supervision and appraisal, overseeing training records, key work roles as well as Health & Safety management. You will be required to work early and late shifts on the rota as well as weekendsand bank holidays. You may also be asked to do an occasional support and will provide regular out of hours on-call support for which additional payment will be made.This is a supported living scheme tailored to provide personalised services to people withAutism, encouraging consistency in the support delivery that helps people learn and achieve goals and aspirations. It is three story detached property consisting of six flats over three floors with communal and office space on the ground floor. The serviceis situated in the centre of Hackney and close to public transport routesAbout you: We are looking for someone who may have experience or a willingness to develop into this role. The role involves a combination of management and administration task as wellas delivering hands on support to the six people who live at the service. You will be an excellent communicator liaising effectively with key stakeholders including statutory multi-disciplinary and health professionals, family members and the people supported.Youwill be able to interpret and apply policy into practice for example, principles and practices of safeguarding adults at risk, the mental capacity act and upholding the rights of the people we support to be involved at all levels of decision making. You willhave involvement with budget management as well as health and safety.Qualification/SkillsNVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalentExperience of leadership within a teamGood organisational skillExperience of planning activities in house and out of serviceProblemsolving skillsExperience working towards and documenting care standardsYou will be working for a forward thinking organisation, committed to providing the best support possible to vulnerable people therefore you will be provided with comprehensive trainingand will be supported every step of the way to develop your career.Benefits:As well as knowing what you do makes a difference to peoples lives every day, you will also receive a great benefits package:Flexible working hours that will give you the work lifebalance that is right for youUp to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)Computing SchemeCredit Union SchemeCycle-to-Work SchemeDeath in Service BenefitHealth Assured - Employee Assistance ProgrammeBlue Light CardEye care VouchersFluJab ReimbursementLong Service AwardsPension SchemePurchase Additional Annual LeaveRefer-a-Friend SchemeRetirementsLoans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk andexpects all staff to share this commitment. If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services for successful candidates.This will be fully subsidised.The Organisation is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We very much welcome previous experience working as: Service Manager, Service, Supported Living, Complex Needs,Accommodation Service, Housing, Social Housing, Mental Health, Mental Health Support, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Service, Recovery, Housing Management, Social Service, Social Services, Housing and Health, Social Care, Care and Support, Outreach,Crisis, Refuge, Deputy Service Manager.