Deputy Manager

Permanent Deputy Manager

One of our clients are currently recruiting for a permanent Deputy Manager for their brand-new supported living service in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Opening in June 2024, the service will support eight adults with learning disabilities to thrive.

Length:                               Permanent

Salary:                                 £38,500 per annum

Hours:                                 40 hours a week

Responsible for:                 4 FTE night support workers and 10 FTE support workers

The Deputy Manager is responsible with the Service Manager for the:

• Operational management of the specialist customer focused support services across the service
• Working in partnership with stakeholders, external agencies and Commissioning Team
• Leading a team to offer high quality support to customers to maintain their tenancies and empower people to live their best lives and move to independence
• Safeguarding of customers, promoting sector best practice and legislative compliance to keep the customers safe within their environment
• Provides direct line management, leadership, coaching and support to Support Workers, Specialist Support Workers and Night Support Workers
• Ensuring compliance with current legislation, contractual requirements and financial regulations
• Ensuring that Positive Behaviour Support is embedded in the service and provide ongoing coaching and support to allow staff to effectively deliver person centred support

 Essential requirements:

• Have extensive leadership experience and have the ability to motivate staff to deliver excellent services
• Strong understanding of PBS framework and implementation within services
• Knowledge of new CQC assessment approach
• The ideal candidate will be calm and resilient who takes a practical and methodical approach to their work, showcasing excellent organisational skills

If you are interested in this role please call Laura de Ste Croix asap on or email with your updated CV.