Deputy Manager – Learning Disabilities

In this key role, you will have many responsibilities across the service. It would be a great opportunity for you to build on your management and leadership skills, and bring your energy, skills, ideas, and knowledge to support the registered manager to shape the service.

Having robust knowledge of CQC requirements, you will support the Registered Manager in the delivery of outstanding levels of care to the people you support and do so in a welcoming, caring, supportive, enabling, stimulating, and safe environment. 

You will play an active role in the leadership and development of the staff team ensuring that they create an enabling environment that will allow them to flourish

You will support an open, honest, and collaborative learning culture where staff can thrive by being a proactive and ambitious leader.

Key Responsibilities

• You will help ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained across all relevant areas.
• As part of the team, you will be part of shaping the operational direction of the service and developing and implementing service improvement plans.
• In the Registered Manager's absence, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the home and service.
• You will create an inspiring environment that will support the team to deliver high-quality personalised service to the highest professional standard and provide a culture where staff can thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the registered manager in maintaining excellent relationships with the Registration Authority and complying with the legal and statutory requirements.
• Develop effective relationships with the key stakeholders, including employees, residents and clients and their families, GPs, and the community learning disabilities team.
• Accept responsibility and be accountable for day-to-day activities.
• Providing leadership to the staff team, guiding the implementation of our vision, mission, and values into operational practice.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of health and safety management, MCA DoLS, and safeguarding.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CQC and other regulatory bodies.
• Good working knowledge of legislation, guidance, and best practice relating to working with people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislation and guidance including the Health Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010, Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 the Care Act 2014, and the Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Act 2015.
• Understanding of welfare and benefits system.

Experience

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities ideally also with people with complex needs and communicating effectively with them and their families.
• Ensuring effective team communications.
• Leading and motivating a team to achieve best practice.
• Reviewing and developing policies and procedures.
• Actively managing performance and maintaining high standards at all times.
• Experience of working in care homes and ensuring high quality, CQC, compliant service.
• Experience of care planning for support people.

It is important that you hold a FULL UK Driving License and be willing to insure and use it for business purposes.

You must be able to work within the vision, mission, values, policies and practices of the organisation.

Interest is high on this position.  Please do not delay to register your interest by contacting Martin on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)