Domus Recruitment are working closely with a charity who are looking for a Deputy Support Manager in the Worcester. You will support adults with varying disabilities, such as Autism, Mental health, Cerebral palsy, and Learning disabilities, across 3 small supported Living services under the guidance of the Registered Support Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone in leadership who is looking to progress their career with a great charitable organisation.
Key Responsibilities of a Deputy Support Manager:
1. Consistently embody Thera’s vision by supporting people to design their own support, increase control over their lives, and ensure their rights are upheld.
2. Work alongside the people we support to develop and implement support plans and documentation that lead to high-quality outcomes.
3. Contribute to the completion, accuracy, and regular review of support plans and risk assessments.
4. Respond promptly and appropriately to concerns relating to health, wellbeing, safety, and safeguarding.
5. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities while promoting best practice across all areas of support.
6. Promote and coach others in Person Centred Active Support, enabling skills development and an improved quality of life for the people supported.
7. Support effective rota delivery by deploying staff in line with individuals’ wishes, requirements, and contractual obligations.
8. Where delegated, plan, prepare, facilitate, and record supervision meetings to support the personal and professional development of staff.
9. Identify learning and development needs for both yourself and your team, ensuring compliance with regulatory training requirements.
Deputy Support Manager Requirements:
10. Have previous experience in a management role (preferably in the learning disabilities sector) and be a strong staff manager.
11. Experience of managing at least 10 staff and handling performance issues/disciplinaries.
12. Strong IT and organisational ability.
13. NVQ Level 3 within Health and Social care
14. A full driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
Benefits:
15. Friendly and supportive team
16. Competitive pay rates
17. 28 days paid annual leave each year
18. Contributory pension scheme
19. Paid DBS checks
20. Paid training
21. Paid travel expenses in field-based community support
22. NVQ Funding
23. Career Progression
24. Health Cash Plan
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Luke Bown at Domus Recruitment.
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