Are you passionate about people living fulfilling lives? Are you seeking a new challenge in 2025? Answered yes to both questions? Then we're glad you found us as this could be the opportunity for you!
We have an exciting new opening for a deputy manager in our Wakefield supported living services. As deputy manager you will work closely with the registered manager and play a pivotal part in leading a highly committed team of senior support workers and support workers to provide person-centred services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs across Wakefield.
The Role
- You will be accountable for aspects of service development, operational management, staff management and quality assurance of the services.
- You will support coordinating the delivery of a person centred services.
- You will oversee deployment of staff to meet individual needs and preferences whilst adhering to contractual requirements.
- You will supervise, motivate and coach a team of support workers and seniors.
- You will ensure all service users have a co-produced plan of support.
- You will strive to ensure that service users receive individualised person-centred support which enables them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible.
- You will support coordinating a programme of regular person-centred reviews which put each person's views and unique recovery journey at the heart of planning and decision making.
- You will work closely with other agencies and professionals to provide holistic, outcome based support.
- You will promote high standards of environmental safety and quality whilst ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.
Qualities Required
- You will be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the people we support and will be able to develop trusting relationships based on empathy and respect.
- You will have the skills and personal attributes to be able to motivate and engage people in meaningful activities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with the people we support, their families, staff members and other professionals/agencies.
- You will need an understanding of CQC and how they inspect the work we do.
- You will demonstrate a good knowledge of Safeguarding, MCA, DOLs and the care standards.
- You will have the knowledge and skills to ensure the safe management and administration of medicines.
- You will be required to work off-rota flexibly which includes working evenings, weekends, bank holidays and on-shift to meet the needs of the service.
- You will cover the local on-call service on a rota system.
Vacancy Reference Number: 80999
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Application Instructions:
In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.
You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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