An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Supported Living Deputy Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager within supported living service based in the main office in the Dudley, West Midlands area

This is a supported living service which provides services for people with a variety of support needs, conditions and presentations. This includes people who are autistic, have a learning disability or have mental health needs. This role will require you to travel regularly to Stoke-on-Trent and across the wider Staffordshire region. For this reason, you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care**

As the Deputy Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Holds regular staff meetings to foster good communication and feedback
• Maintains positive contact with commissioners and referrers to develop confidence in service provision
• Carries out or ensures that all risk assessments e.g. clinical risk assessment, COSHH, Legionella, Moving & handling etc are carried out in a rigorous and timely manner. Monitors the standards of cleanliness of the home to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory bodies
• Inducts and orientates new staff in a timely fashion and ensures statutory and other training is provided to maximise the ability of new staff to become integrated into the care setting
• Proactively participates in the company quality and compliance policy and procedures
• Works with local and regional management to develop and implement new services within the unit
• Maintains and monitors RQIA/CQC standards/regulations within the home and supports staff training
• Ensure all new employees are inducted, trained, motivated and supported to achieve company standards

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care of the elderly is essential
• Good understanding of budgets is desirable
• A good understanding of marketing and public relations-and their positive impact within a nursing home setting is desirable
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care
• Experience as a Deputy Manager or in a similar leadership role within a supported living or care setting

The successful Deputy Manager will receive an excellent salary of £14.10 per hour and the annual salary is £29,328 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus

Reference ID: 7062

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