A leading social support charity is now looking for an experienced care professional to join the team at their Hertfordshire supported living service as Deputy Manager .
This charity provides housing, wellbeing and integrated services across London and the South East of England for people who need additional, often complex social support to live independently.
In this role, you'll be the Deputy Manager for a highly regarded supported living service with a speciality in learning disabilities and ASC.
The team uses the single-customer model and Positive Behaviour Support techniques to support and encourage service users to live the life they choose, as independently and actively as possible, in a highly personalised environment.
You will work closely with the Service Manager to assist in the running of the service and in supervising the team. You'll promote excellent, collaborative care practice, effectively manage service resources and - above all - enable service users to engage in a broad range of activities, build skills and social connections, and choose their own path forward.
This is a permanent, full-time position for a Deputy Manager within a supported living/learning disabilities setting.
Person specification :
* ( Essential ) Notable experience as a support worker or other relevant care role within a similar environment (learning disabilities / complex care / SEN)
* ( Essential ) Previous experience in a team leader or management role
* ( Desirable ) A relevant qualification such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care
* ( Desirable ) Valid UK driving licence and personal vehicle
Benefits and enhancements include :
* 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays, with length of service boosts plus opportunities to buy/sell
* Further learning and development support
* Eligibility for discounts schemes including Blue Light Card
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to confidential counselling and wellbeing services
* Paid DBS
* Travel loan and eyecare vouchers
* Generous pension and life assurance cover
* Professional recognition initiatives
* And more!
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