Deputy support manager

Job overview

The Deputy support manager is responsible for assisting the support manager in all aspects of the day to day management of the service. Acting as a mentor and role model to staff. To provide direct care and support to people, promoting the highest standards of care and support. Upholding the code of conduct for social care workers.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a deputy support manager within the specialised supported living service. As a Deputy support manager, you will take the lead in the day-to-day management of the running of the service and supervising staff. You should have previous experience of working in a supported living service as a senior support worker and hold a level 3/4 diploma in Health and Social Care. Experience of postural management and supporting people with profound multiple disabilities and complex health needs. As well as an understanding of positive behaviour support

You will work as part of a team providing 24-hour Care and support. The people we support are looking for a deputy support manager who share our values and are enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated to help people gain skills, independence and to enjoy their life. You will lead on ensuring the service works in a person-centred wat ensuring the people who you support are involved and equal partners in decisions affecting their lives and how the service is run. Ensuring their human rights are upheld.

You will be required to work a mixture of shifts including earlies, lates, nights, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays. Enhancements are paid for unsocial hours.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]  Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.