Deputy Home Manager

Job Description

Deputy MangerBenefits£10.72ph37.5 hours per week (various hours and shifts available to suit your lifestyle)20 days holiday + bank holidaysFlexible Additional Holiday Purchase SchemeDBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting with us.Full induction programme to Care Certificate StandardsStakeholder PensionShare SaveFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeWe offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care SectorWe provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.Carer progression within the company.The RoleWe are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible, as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis position will have the responsibility of working with the manager in offering a professional, flexible service.To supervise and lead a team of support workers to enable our service users to lead as fulfilling and satisfying a life as they possibly can.To act as a role model for staff, so that they are encouraged to understand the people you are support.To offer regular supervision to all staff.To be actively engaged with service users and staff, continuously seeking opportunities for improvements to service users’ lifestyles and staffs’ skills and commitment to achieve this.To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and other whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.The Successful Candidate for the roleNVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.Experience at a similar level is preferred.Full driving licence would be an advantage, due to the rural location.The ability to keep calm under pressure.Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.Excellent communication skills.The passion to work with vulnerable Adults.The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguardingThe ServiceRated Good by CQC, Oaktrees is a care home for six male service user who have a diagnosis of Autism.The service users are always out and about, they enjoy going to the local pub, trips to the zoo and local spa as well as picnics, BBQs. The service provide activities during the dayPersonal CharacteristicsDiploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.The ability to keep calm under pressure.The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.Excellent communication skillsThe passion to work with vulnerable adultsThe desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.The Organisation:CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader".Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES Required skills

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Residential Services Supervision