Deputy Local Service Manager

Deputy Local Service Manager Southend Young Persons Service, Stanier Close, 51 Stanier Close, Southend on Sea, SS1 2NF £29,637 – £31,196 per annum 37.5 Hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Deputy Local Service Manager at our Southend Young Persons Service.
At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.
We\’re a national organisation, but we\’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do.
We\’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.
No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.
And working with us isn\’t just another job.
It\’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people\’s lives.
Plus, we\’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.
The role of Deputy Local Service Manager will include: Managing, recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas Promoting best practice to ensure quality services are carried out by staff Ensuring effective support systems are in place and that we operate in a fully compliant way Supporting Local Service Manager in effectively managing the void process on any empty properties A good understanding of health and safety Developing and maintaining relationships with customers and relevant external agencies with the proven ability to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary partners Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is desirable Skills and experiences: Proven management or supervisory experience gained within a social care environment is essential Previous experience of working in a CQC regulated environment is preferable NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Compassionate, understanding, and hard working with a hands-on approach to help achieve supportive outcomes Good written and strong communication skills Experience working with relevant client group Prior knowledge of support planning, risk assessment and safeguarding Previous experience working under challenging circumstances 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: At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years\’ service (plus public holidays) A pension scheme with employer contributions A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers Health and well-being plans Life assurance Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme A wide range of learning and development opportunities Job Reference:****** 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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