Deputy Care Manager

Proud to Care South West; Seaton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Seaton is seeking a passionate Deputy Care Manager. The role involves supporting the Registered Care Manager, managing a team to deliver high-quality services to individuals with disabilities, while fostering their independence. Required qualifications include a Level 3 Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care and two years of experience in a similar role. The company offers extensive benefits, including 24 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and a supportive environment for personal growth.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Deputy Manager role within Health & Social Care.
• Must possess Level 3 Diploma Leadership in Health & Social Care.
• Experience providing support with personal care is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Care Manager in running the service.
• Provide high-quality service to individuals with disabilities.
• Manage a team of support workers to ensure person-centred care.

Skills

Experience in a Deputy Manager role

Knowledge of CQC guidelines

Person-centred planning

Team management and development

Flexibility and enthusiasm

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma Leadership in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Could you be a Sense Deputy Care Manager?

Sense are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our team as a Deputy Care Manager at our service in Seaton, Devon. This is a permanent role, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £28,378 per annum.

The role

Deputy Care Manager responsibilities include supporting the Registered Care Manager to run the supported living service, providing a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments and/or learning disabilities. You will be a frontline supervisor, supporting the manager to effectively manage a team of staff to deliver person-centred, specialist services.

The service is located in Seaton, Devon, with the seafront a short walk away. We support individuals to live the life they choose, including access to the beach, seafront strolls and social activities.

You will support 6 adults with learning disabilities and help create opportunities for them to live fulfilling lives and engage in meaningful experiences. You will need knowledge of person-centred planning, rota planning and staff management/development. You should be a committed, flexible and enthusiastic team player who can coach and mentor a team of support workers. IT literacy and some administration duties are required.

About you

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who have

• 2 years experience in a Deputy Manager role within a Health & Social care setting.
• Level 3 Diploma Leadership in Health & Social Care.
• Experience and knowledge of working to CQC guidelines.
• Substantial experience of providing support including personal care.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Passion about enhancing other people’s lives.

Here at Sense we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life. No two days will be the same.

Role duties

• Supporting individuals/groups and the service manager with daily tasks.
• Assisting the manager with running the service, including rota, supervising, mentoring and leading the team to ensure responsibilities are fulfilled and systems are maintained to guarantee compliance.
• Providing a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Delivering services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
• Recognising each person is unique and tailoring care accordingly.

Why work for Sense?

Sense is a Disability Confident Employer. We support people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world, helping them realise their potential. We offer a rewarding environment with training and development opportunities, and a generous annual leave entitlement, plus access to our Group Personal Pension scheme.

Benefits

• Be part of a team delivering outstanding support and helping people live ordinary lives.
• 24 days of annual leave.
• Wisdom app – mindfulness for all employees.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Discounts on high street brands and 10% off at Sense charity shops.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if required for the role.
• Refer-a-friend scheme (£350).
• Access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities.

Working patterns

37.5 hours per week.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; it is important to thoroughly complete the Personal Specification. Review the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying. We reserve the right to close posts at any time, so please submit your application promptly. No agency submissions. If you require assistance, contact the Recruitment Team at the specified address.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and all offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is an equal opportunities employer.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes