Deputy Service Manager

***FANTASTIC DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER OPPORTUNITY IN TIVERTON, DEVON***
I am recruiting a CARING and PASSIONATE Deputy SERVICE Manager to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people by providing homely supported living for adults with learning disabilities. As a Deputy Service Manager, focusing on supporting adults with learning disabilities and ensuring they receive the best possible care and support.

• Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
• Salary: £30,900
• Location: Tiverton, Devon
• Hours: Full time / 37.5 hours per week
• Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits of the Deputy Service Manager role:

• Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days of statutory bank holidays)
• Training: Access to award-winning training and development
• Flexible access to your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support.
• Access to well being services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
• 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
• Discounted mobile phone contracts.
• Employee referral
• Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary

As a Deputy Service Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting the Registered Manager
• Monitoring and maintaining high standards of clinical and personal support for individuals in the service.
• Assisting with managing and ensuring the delivery of key quality and safety priorities.
• Holding delegated responsibility for key areas of the service's daily operations.
• Leading and Supervising a Team
• Directly supervising and line managing a team of Support Workers.
• Promoting and leading good practice within the team.
• Acting as an exemplary role model for staff and individuals in the service.
• Flexibility is required for on-call shifts outside of regular working hours.
• Focusing on quality, continuous improvement, and learning within the service.
• Reporting back to the Service Manager after shifts and maintaining regular communication.

Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting adults with complex learning disabilities.
• Strong IT skills and experience maintaining records.
• In-depth knowledge of CQC (Care Quality Commission) .
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or an acceptable equivalent) and be willing to obtain a Level 5 within 18 months of starting the role.
• Possessing detailed knowledge of Health and Safety issues and Safeguarding regulations

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