care manager Malvern, England
Job description
Looking for a new challenge?
Sense are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our fantastic team as a Deputy Care Manager at our service in Malvern, Worcestershire.
This is a Permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week. As a Deputy Care Manager you will receive £24,398 per annum.
Currently, our residential service is home to 6 individuals , with a spare room to take us to our maximum of 7 residents. The people we support are an active bunch who love to be out and about exploring! The home is vibrant and busy.
You will be part of a management team consisting of an RCM and 2 Deputy managers . As a Deputy Care Manager, your role will be divided into 2 parts; supporting on shift and office based, depending on the needs of service. there will be some management of support staff involved as part of your role.
As a Deputy Care Manager you will provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments and/or learning disabilities.
Other skills required;
Supervision and development of staff teams
Knowledge of health and safety
Ensure that team meetings are carried out monthly
Ensure that the people we support are at the centre of every decision we make and encourage them to participate in any way that they can.
Does this sound right for you? Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:
24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
Free DBS Check
Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
On-going development opportunities
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Employee referral scheme
Health and well-being support
Pension Scheme
Discount scheme
Headspace App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
Your duties can include:
To support individuals / groups within the centre and community.
You will assist the manager in the running of the service including rota, supervising, mentoring and leading the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained which guarantee compliance.
To provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards. Your required skills and experiences:
A full UK Driving license and the willingness to drive is essential (As you may be required to drive the individuals out of the home for outdoor activities).
You must have previous experience in care and the management of services and understand the legislation and requirements that governs us from CQC.
Previous experience of supporting individuals with sensory impairments is desirable. About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. To apply
Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or [email protected]
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
#HIGH
About Sense
CEO: Gillian Morbey
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.sense.org.uk
Year Founded: 1955
