Deputy Manager

To apply for this job you must have:
Right to Work in the UK
Minimum 1 years related experience
Enhanced CRB, no less than six months - we can apply for a new one for you
2 work related references

Enthusiastic Deputy Manager required to oversee a team providing an Outreach service to service users with complex learning disabilities

Job Description:
* Assisting the Registered Service Manager with the day to day operation of supported living or community access services.
* Managing in the absence of the Service Manager, with support from the Services Development Manager in line with organisational policies and procedures and legal requirements.
* Ensuring a high quality, person centred service is provided at all times.
* Assisting the manager to ensure that the service is provided in line with the Valuing People Framework, the GSCC codes of practice, the National Minimum Standards and current equality legislation.
* Contributing to the development of the Business Plan and monitoring agreed strategies for service development are met.
* Contributing to the periodic reviews of the Statement of Purpose and Service User Guide; this will be done in conjunction with the Service Manager, service users, team members and other stakeholders.
* Monitoring that anti-discriminatory practices are followed at all times and that equality of opportunity is provided to both service users and team members.
* Providing a safe working environment in which dangerous, discriminatory or exploitative behaviours are known to be unacceptable and are addressed.
* Acting on internal and external audit requirements and recommendations as directed by the Service Manager and reporting all complaints, incidents and allegations in line with organisational policy and legislative requirements.
* Contributing to and carrying out self assessments of the service provision, measuring achievements against stated criteria and identifying areas of improvement

Desired Skills:
* NVQ level 4 in care or an RMA award
* A1 Assessors award or commitment to work towards it
* Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage and delegate effectively
* Ability to problems solve and formulate solutions
* Experience of working in a senior position with people with learning disabilities
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation
* Experience of supervising and appraising staff
* Experience of using Microsoft Word


We will give you excellent pay rates, great benefits and a personal service.

Generous benefits package:
* Excellent pay rates
* Free mandatory training
* SWIFT benefits
* Holiday pay
* Referral Bonuses
* Career development
* NVQ training
* Specialist consultants
* Approachable team
* Monthly awards
These set us apart from other agencies.

If you are interested then please forward your CV to me Varsha at (email address removed) or call me on 020 8441 7038

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Personnel & Care Bank is an Equal Opportunities Employer.