LD Deputy Manager (Fixed Term Position 6+ months)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Leicester to help manage a residential service. I am recruiting for this exciting opportunity on behalf of a service provider for adults living with Autism and learning disabilities.
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Support Worker/ Team Leader to take the next step in their career, with the potential for the position to become permanent. This is an incredible charity who has great growth opportunities and a fantastic reputation providing quality care for service users.  
Deputy Manager Responsibilities:

Work across the services providing leadership and guidance to the teams, observe and feedback on practice to improve quality, positive behavioural support and person-centred approaches.
Undertake regular supervision meetings with staff & facilitate team meetings.
Ensure support plans are current and staff are aware of the review and implementation of individual support plans.
Manage performance issues engaging the appropriate informal / formal processes where necessary and with guidance from Service Manager/HR.
Manage the staffing resources of the service including rota management and staff budgets
To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.Deputy Manager Requirements
Experience of supporting people with a learning disability / mental health needs.
NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management or equivalent.
Experience of supervising and motivating staff.
Clear written and verbal communication style.
IT literate and confident in the use of different IT systems / packages.
Willing to undertake required training, sometimes off site and outside normal working hours.
Willing and able to travel between locations as required.
Available for flexible working patterns including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and nights as required.
Able to undertake on-call duties on a rota basis.
A driver to enable travel between services.
Home Manager benefits
Opportunity for overtime and extra pay out of hours.
Fantastic opportunities for progression
If you are interested in the above position contact Ella Bryett at Domus Recruitment.
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