DEPUTY MANAGER
Benefits:
1. £13.94ph
2. 37.5 hours per week
3. 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
4. Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
5. Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
6. Dedicated learning & development programmes
7. Apprenticeships for those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
8. FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care
9. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on various topics
10. DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting
11. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
12. Stakeholder Pension
13. Share Save Scheme
14. Free Employee Assistance Programme
15. Annual Employee Awards Evening
16. Employee recognition schemes
17. Carer progression within the company
18. CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Work with the manager to offer a professional, flexible service.
2. Supervise and lead a team of support workers to enable service users to lead fulfilling lives.
3. Act as a role model for staff to understand the people they support.
4. Offer regular supervision to all staff.
5. Engage actively with service users and staff to seek opportunities for improvements.
6. Participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities.
7. Maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families, and others while respecting confidentiality.
8. Maintain accurate notes and records as required.
9. Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.
Personal Characteristics:
1. Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards one.
2. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.
3. Ability to keep calm under pressure.
4. Confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Passion for working with vulnerable adults.
7. Desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
The Organisation:
CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with various needs in over 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health issues, forensic needs, and acquired brain injury. We encourage people to take control of their lives, whether that means finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills, or building self-confidence.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, with the disclosure expense covered by the employer.
CareTech Community Services is proud to be a “Disability Confident Leader”.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.
* Some roles may require male or female employees only, where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
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