Job Description

Job title: Deputy Manager
Location: Leicestershire
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 6 Months Full Time
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 40hours a week
Pay: TBC

My client is a registered CQC Health & Social care provider, providing support to service users with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism & mental health needs.

Role Overview

-To manage the company expectations following the policy and procedures.

-Support the Registered Manager on the running of the service on a day-to-day basis.

-Supporting all members of the staff and making sure they are all up to date with day-to-day activities.

-Providing the best quality of care to Service Users and ensuring their needs are being met.

-Under taking risk assessments providing a safe and comfortable environment for both staff and service users.

-Carrying out any investigations for any accidents or complaints reported ensuring this is completed and delt with effectively and appropriately.

-Always promoting and encouraging all staff the best quality of service to all service users, making use of all the resources available.

Individual specification:

-NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social care services or equivalent qualification (Desirable).

-Proven experience of working with people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health problems.

-Demonstrating the ability to motivate staff to succeed and be and effective team player.
-Must be resilient, innovative and forward thinking.

-Communicate effectively with staff members, outside agencies and clients.

-Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DOLS, Safeguarding and CQC regulations.
-Full Driving license and own vehicle required.

-2 years of experience as a Deputy Manager and or leadership skills through previous employment.

-Experience in working with clients with Mental Health and Challenging Behaviours.

If you are interested apply with your up-to-date CV, for more information please call Surina on 0121 480 8217.