Deputy Manager in Poole

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, to work across two of our services, The Willows and The Ivy.

What we’ll give you:

• £15.45 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Contributory pension scheme
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications (level 2 to level 5 QCF in Health & Social Care).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work alongside the service manager & staff members to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of support workers.
• Support 1-1 and continue to promote positive well-being and independent living.
• Be part of an on-call system.
• Working within residential/Respite settings with adults who have Learning disabilities and/or complex needs.

Whilst behaviours can sometimes be challenging, for a select few, this is a rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Who you are:

• You have a QCF level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care, and willingness/ability to work towards QCF Level 4 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience with electronic systems and processing programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• You will be trustworthy, reliable, and have the ability to communicate effectively.
• You will have a positive outlook, recognising and respecting differences and encouraging growth.
• You will embrace continuous improvement, sharing best practices with an open mind to learning.
• You will treat people equally, remove barriers and empower the people we support and team members to live their best lives.
• You are a professional with the ability to motivate others.
• You are people-centric, supportive, and compassionate.
• Driver essential as you will be working across two of our services.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life, and, in return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding: Potens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment, including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre-application if required.

Diversity: We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.