Deputy Service Manager
JOB_52534174601539Job type
PermanentLocation
Port TalbotWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social Care And Social Work ManagementIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£25970.79 - £27683.33
Supported Living Deputy Manager
Your new company
You will be working for a long-standing, supported living organisation who pride themselves on the valuable support they offer their residents. You will be supporting those with learning disabilities and complex needs within a residential service with the support of the registered manager and experienced staff teams.
Your new role
Based in Port Talbot, you will assist the manager of their residential service to provide excellent person-centred care to their residents. At this service, there are 4 residents with complex needs and learning disabilities, including wheelchair users, epilepsy and catheters. You will be responsible for good monitoring practices, care plans, rota support and general day-to-day activities, to name a few.
It is a lively service, where the residents enjoy coffee mornings, theatre trips, bikeability and themed weekends, so there is always something to do.Shifts are set out on a rota, so you must be available Monday to Sunday, and across days, nights and sleepins. You can choose to do longer shifts and fewer days, or liaise with the manager to do shorter shifts over more days, whatever would work best for your lifestyle. You will always be working with a minimum of 2 support workers, and your manager.
(A full, detailed job description can be provided when applying.)
What you'll need to succeed
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to live and work in the UK- Previous care experience is essential
- Level 3 health and social care qualification is desirable but not essential
- Diplomatic, solution focused outlook
- Team work skills
What you'll get in return
- All the training provided for you to upskill and feel comfortable in your new role
- Excellent and hands-on support from your registered manager and more senior teams- Part of an experienced team with a great culture
- Employee benefits package including counselling, wellbeing resources, pension schemes and more
- Dedicated recruitment consultant to guide you through your application and onboarding
- Free DBS check
- Competitive salary
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Bethan Mansell, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Swansea, Ground Floor, Unit 3, Schooner House, Quay ParadeTelephone 01792 485810