Job Description
Joining as Assistant Manager, you will support the Service Manager by coordinating and leading shifts to ensure the needs of the people we support at residential homes are always being met. Acting as a role model for the team, you will develop and facilitate individual support plans, risk assessments and behaviour management support plans, ensuring the running of the home is to its highest possible standard.
Providing person centred support for individuals who have a range of physical and learning disabilities including people with profound, multiple learning disabilities and complex health needs, you will report any unusual occurrence in the service user’s condition or behaviour to management and where necessary, adhere to safeguarding policy.
Supporting people to experience life opportunities which promote the growth of individuals to their maximum potential, you will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support.
About You
* Previous experience in a senior/supervisory role in residential care.
* Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)
* Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation.
* Effective leadership and communication skills.
* Experience working in care, preferably with individuals with learning disabilities or complex health needs.
* Experience providing personal care and support and the administration of medication.
* Experience of assessing the needs of vulnerable people and developing effective risk management plans.
* Caring and self-motivated, with a passion and want to help people with learning disabilities and complex health care needs.
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
* Flexibility – willing to work weekends, bank holidays and out of hours working.
About our client
Our client is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. They have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Their 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club.
What you will receive whilst working for them:
* 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
* Increased holiday entitlement with service
* Pension Scheme
* Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids.
* Life Insurance Scheme (after 6-month probation)
* Excellent internal and external training offered.
* Monthly staff prize draw
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to Wage Stream