Department: Health and Social Care (Management)
Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Requisition: 222644
Deputy Local Service Manager
30 hours per week
Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Deputy Local Service Manager at our CQC registered learning and physical disabilities scheme at Avalon Court in Ipswich.
We specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.
We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.
And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.
The role of Deputy Local Service Manager will include:
* Managing, recruiting, developing and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devise effective and well-run staff rotas.
* Promoting best practice within the service by monitoring relationships with customers, relatives and visitors to ensure quality services are carried out by staff.
* Ensuring effective support systems are in place and that we operate in a fully compliant way.
* Preparing, promoting and coordinating intensive housing plans.
Skills and experiences:
* Proven management or supervisory experience gained within a supported living environment is essential.
* Knowledge of relevant statutory legislation and good practice principles is essential.
* Compassionate, caring and hard working with a hands-on approach to intensive housing management.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
* An understanding of CQC standards and putting them into practice.
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
* Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence would be desirable.
Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:
* At least 25 days paid holiday (plus public holidays) pro rata.
* A pension scheme with employer contributions.
* A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers.
* Health and well-being plans.
* Life assurance.
* Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working.
* Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme.
* A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
* £22,137 per annum (rising to £23,302 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance).
Job Reference: 222644
Closing Date: 5 January 2025
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
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