Deputy Manager

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager for our service in Bedford, we pay upto £32,500 depending on experience.
How would you feel about helping others and doing the things that you both enjoy, whilst getting paid to do them?
Would you like to be in an empowering and supportive position, where your skills and knowledge are nurtured developed?
Being fully hands on and having a truly active role supporting our clients and developing our support workers to achieve more within their careers.
There are other great benefits too:
* A Monday to Friday working week.
* Wear our own casual clothes.
* Shopping discounts scheme.
* Full holiday entitlement inclusive of bank holidays.
* Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities.
We work hard enriching the lives of the people we support, with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do!
We are focused on our people. Our teams are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them.
We will provide you with all the training, support and resources you need in your role and will help you develop your career.
More about the role:
As a Deputy Service Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with daily management of our Supported Living establishment in Bedford, the type of care we offer varies according to our clients.
You will be responsible for the welfare of our Supported Living accommodation and ensuring the appropriate standards are always maintained.
Typical work activities can vary but will include a range of the following:
* Complying with national care standards
* Taking responsibility for the quality care provided
* Remaining up to date with relevant care standards legislation
* Supporting our clients to manage their budgets
* To participate in training and be responsible for your own development as well as that of your team.
* Working alongside other professionals to develop specialise services, e.g drug rehabilitation, occupational therapy, specialist teaching and art therapy etc
This is not an exhaustive list and a full job description will be provided before any interview.
Your values:
As a dedicated, passionate, and experienced care professional, you will be supporting the Service Manager and wider team directly.
High standards are a must as you will be responsible for the welfare of our clients and ensuring appropriate standards are met.
You will always strive to improve the service and the lives of our clients and take pride in yours and their achievements.
You must have an excellent knowledge of CQC requirements and standards and strive to go above and beyond.
It takes a special person to work in social care, and we recognise that not everyone who might be perfect for the role, will have management experience. Which is why we are passionate about speaking to people from all levels, you may be a team leader looking for the next step in your career. You may not be able to progress in your current position we would be keen to hear from you and discuss this position.
Do you have some, or all the following attributes?
* A caring nature, with a mature outlook
* Experience in managing teams
* Working in a demanding but rewarding environment
* A passion to learn.
* Patience, Resilience and Determination
* Compassion, Sensitivity, and Empathy
* Honesty and Reliability
* A strong work ethic, and a natural problem solver
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' and we look forward to receiving your application.
A Place I belong
Here at NSSL Group we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
Next Step Support is an Equal Opportunities employer