The role of Deputy Local Service Manager will include:
1. Managing, recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas
2. Promoting best practice to ensure quality services are carried out by staff
3. Ensuring effective support systems are in place and that we operate in a fully compliant way
4. Supporting Local Service Manager in effectively managing the void process on any empty properties
5. A good understanding of health and safety
6. Developing and maintaining relationships with customers and relevant external agencies with the proven ability to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary partners
7. Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is desirable
Skills and experiences:
8. Proven management or supervisory experience gained within a social care environment is essential
9. Previous experience of working in a CQC regulated environment is preferable
10. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
11. Compassionate, understanding, and hard working with a hands-on approach to help achieve supportive outcomes
12. Good written and strong communication skills
13. Experience working with relevant client group
14. Prior knowledge of support planning, risk assessment and safeguarding
15. Previous experience working under challenging circumstances
16. Confident user of IT systems
Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:
17. At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays)
18. A pension scheme with employer contributions
19. A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
20. Health and well-being plans
21. Life assurance
22. Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
23. Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
24. A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Job Reference: 226961
Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.
We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.