Deputy Home Manager

Salary: £29,105 per year

Our client is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things, we know that well-supported people support people well, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision.

• Assistant Service Manager
• Tonbridge
• Full time – 39 hours per week
• £29,104.8 per annum

Looking for a Assistant Service Manager to work with our team at Tonbridge supporting adults who have; learning disabilities, Down syndrome, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. An Older population who are enjoying retirement and the comforts that this brings.

In this role!

• Work closely with the Service Manager to inspire and motivate the team to provide a high quality service as well assist in implementing current legislation and CQC requirements
• To support and promote the companies vision, values and operating principles
• To support and promote the F.R.E.D.I.E. principles of Fairness; Respect; Equality; Diversity; Inclusion and Engagement
• Maintain a practical knowledge of policies and procedures and ensure appropriate usage
• Effectively recruit, develop and manage employees in a fair and consistent manner.
• Work with your Service Manager to reinforce a culture of continuous improvement.
• You will motivate and inspire your team to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching and leadership by example
• Be expected to attend appointments with the people we support, attend care reviews, review and update care plans and risk assessments, record and monitor daily logs, lead shifts and administer medication
• Day to day support for the people we are supporting

On successful completion of your probationary period you will be considered to undertake a Health and Social Care Level 5 Diploma at no cost to yourself. This will assist you in career progression within Avenues.

About YOU!

• Experience supporting individuals who have learning disabilities, mental health needs and/or acquired brain injuries
• Experience of supervising/managing a small to medium team within social care or be willing to be trained (including supervisions, probations, inductions)
• Experienced with providing Person-Centred support and to be passionate about it
• To be able to support people with personal care
• Ability to manage own time and able to work under pressure
• Be flexible and be able to work shifts required
• Due to the nature of the role it would be desirable that applicants for hold a full valid driving license

Benefits you can expect!  

• Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
• Paid enhanced DBS. 
• Flexible working.
• Up to 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Access to high quality training that supports your career development.
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Benefits website. 
• Recommend a friend – earn up to £500. 
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme.