Deputy Support Manager Vacancy
Agency Ref: 69026
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established Charity for a Deputy Support Manager to manage their Learning Disabilities Service in Somerset.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with leadership experience who is willing to lead a team and make a difference on a permanent basis.
Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Main responsibilities:
- Assisting the Support Manager in the day to day delivery of high-quality, safe and person - centred support
- Assist with the preparation of risk assessments, support plans, health plans and person - centred support
- Building and maintain excellent working relationships with professionals, referrers and stakeholders, including, but not exclusive to commissioners, families, carers, staff, neighbours and the wider community
- Assist the Support Manager to improve the support people receive, identifying meaningful opportunities for involvement of people we support in shaping their life, their home and inputting into the organization
- Lead by example and provide hands on support to people we support when required
- Actively promote a healthy lifestyle and enable people we support to participate in their chosen social, educational, leisure and sporting activities or employment opportunities, by providing information, advice and guidance in an accessible way
- Thrive in ensuring two-way communications are in place and proactively engage with mutli disciplinary teams providing meaningful outcomes for the people we support, including GPs, Social Workers, families, day opportunities and other key stakeholders
- Deputise for the Support Manager in their absence
Essential Requirements:
- Experience of line managing a team in a similar environment
- A full valid UK driving License and access to your own vehicle
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of administrative and financial processes involved in running a service
- An Enhanced DBS with the adults list checked or willingness to obtain
To find out more about this role or to be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit your updated CV