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. Compassionate, understanding and hard working with a hands-on approach to help achieve supportive outcomes
10. Good written and strong communication skills
11. Experience working with homelessness
12. Prior knowledge of support planning, risk assessment and safeguarding
13. Previous experience working under challenging circumstances
14. 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:
15. £31,048 per annum (rising to £32,682 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
16. At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays)
17. A pension scheme with employer contributions
18. A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
19. Health and well-being plans
20. Life assurance
21. Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
22. Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
23. A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Job Reference - 225757
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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.