Deputy Local Service Manager - Part Time

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Job description

Deputy Local Service Manager - Part Time

Oleander House, Telford

£20,268 - £21,335

30 hours per week - 2 week rolling rota

We are seeking a Deputy Local Service Manager to join our management team at Oleander House. Closely supporting the Local Service Manager, you will play a vital role in the delivery of a high-quality service that meets with all legislative and organisational requirements.

Set in the heart of Ketley Millennium Village, Oleander House has 12 one-bedroom apartments. We provide care and support for adults aged 18-65, with a range of learning disabilities, encouraging them to develop their skills and live as independently as possible.

Read more about Oleander House here

The role of Deputy Local Service Manager will include:

Managing, recruiting, developing and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas
Promoting best practice within the team by monitoring relationships with service users, relatives and visitors to ensure quality services are carried out by staff
Ensuring effective care and support systems are in place and that we operate in a fully compliant way
Preparing, promoting and coordinating care plans
Involvement with the budget process
Reporting statistical information
Working effectively with key stakeholders (such as the local councils) to develop the service and ensure that any changes required to the service reflect the need of the local population and commissioner needs

Skills and experiences:

Compassionate, caring and hard working with a hands-on approach to care management
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Previous experience of managing staff
Proven track record of developing relationships with partner agencies and key stakeholders

Why work for Sanctuary Supported Living?

We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.

We are a national organisation but we think locally. We support people through supported housing, move-on accommodation, CQC registered services, floating support and telecare services. We specialise in services for young people, homeless families and individuals, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and older people.

Ready to join Sanctuary Supported Living?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:

A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years service (plus public holidays) pro rata
Life assurance
Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
Health and well-being plans
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
A wide range of learning and development opportunities
The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours and £25,336 per annum (rising to £26,669 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) effective from 1st January 2022
£20,268 per annum (rising to £21,335 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) effective from 1st January 2022

We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's 'Made with Care' campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you're considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click here

Read the full job profile here

Closing Date: 8 December 2021

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter feed or search #LifeatSanctuary

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.