Deputy Manager post supporting the Service Manager at Dereham and Attleborough Day Services, which offer day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and older people. The role covers the day-to-day running of the service, person-centred support, quality audits and helping to recruit, develop and motivate the care team. Post holders must cover an out-of-hours on-call rota including evenings and weekends, and regular travel needs a full driving licence and a business-insured vehicle. Applicants requiring sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be considered, as the employer holds no sponsorship licence.
What the job involves
- Run the day-to-day operation of the services alongside the Service Manager, ensuring compliance and high standards of care
- Deliver person-centred support to customers
- Help recruit, manage, motivate and develop a high-performing care team
- Support quality monitoring, complete audits and contribute to continuous service improvement
- Contribute to resource planning and occupancy levels across the services
- Build strong relationships with customers, families, healthcare professionals and local authorities
Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards it
Experience
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Manager, Senior Support Worker or similar supervisory role in health and social care
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of quality standards, regulatory requirements and best practice
- Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory recruitment compliance checks
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle insured for business use
- No need for visa sponsorship to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Increasing annual leave
- Wellbeing support
- Employee discounts
- Free parking
- Discounted travel
- Ongoing career development opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
