Real Life Options have an exciting opportunity within our Supported Living Service in Ilkeston for a Deputy Manager. The service opened in the spring of 2023 and consists of 12 independent living flats and 8 bungalows.
This is a great opportunity for any experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Support Worker who is looking for a new challenge to bring their knowledge, skills and experience to enhance the life of the people we support.
We’re keen to hear from individuals who have proven management experience in health, social services or the independent sector, including experience of people, financials and budget management, along with a working knowledge of legislation and standards affecting the development and delivery of our services. You will provide clear leadership and motivation to individuals and teams in developing best practice in person-centred support and delivery, and be able to evidence a person-centred approach to the people we support to achieve their agreed outcomes. This is a challenging but rewarding role, and as such, you will need to be flexible in your approach and willing to travel between services and attend organisational events, which may require an overnight stay.
The role
We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred services providing a range of individualised support to people living in shared supported living properties with individual tenancies.
You will report to the Registered Locality Manager for operational activity within the Derbyshire area. Your responsibilities include ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance in your services, and driving the development and delivery of cost-effective, innovative, and truly person-centred support.
* A full driving license is essential for this role.
* An enhanced DBS check will be required.
* CQF Level 4 or a willingness to undertake this qualification.
Real Life Options offers flexible employment opportunities.
Benefits and Rewards
At Real Life Options, we treat our people with respect, care, and consideration, just as we do the people we support. Our benefits include:
* Accredited training to enhance your skills.
* Access to training bursaries.
* A minimum of 28 days paid holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* An employer contributory pension scheme.
* A free Employee Assistance Programme, including a medical helpline, counselling, and financial and legal advice.
* Refer a Friend Incentive of £250 bonus (terms apply).
* Access to discounted goods and services via Reward Gateway.
* Recognition initiatives.
* The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
We seek candidates who embody our core values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence. If you can demonstrate six or more of the following skills—Honest, Good Communicator, Strong Values, Flexible, Passionate, Self Motivated, Reliable, Caring, Inclusive—you could be the person we're looking for.
Please note that initial contact will usually be by email; ensure you check all your email folders, including junk mail.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting, training, and promoting the best person for the job, fostering a workplace free from discrimination, victimisation, and harassment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need that may affect your performance during the selection process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments. Please inform us accordingly.
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