Deputy Area Manager

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Job Introduction

Deputy Area Manager

We are Eden Futures, we deliver exceptional support to individuals diagnosed with a learning or physical disability, acquired brain injury, autism, or mental illness. We are excited to announce a career progression opportunity for a Deputy Area Manager.

In this Deputy Area Manager role, you will work closely with the Area Manager to support the day-to-day running of our services, to deliver contractual and organisational requirements. You will also provide support and guidance to Service Managers, contributing to the overall success of the area.

As a Deputy Area Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that meet statutory, contractual, and organizational standards.
• Maintaining professional and technical standards that meet the expectations of Commissioners.
• Effectively managing and leading the Service, promoting excellence and innovation.

Successful candidates for the Deputy Area Manager will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

Benefits for the Deputy Area Manager Include:

• Take your Birthday off plus 25 days holiday
• Free DBS Check
• Health Cash Back and Pension scheme
• Eligibility for a £500 bonus through our refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced pay for Maternity or Paternity leave.
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• Eligibility for COSTCO membership

As per our privacy notice, all pre-employment (compliance) checks post-offer are carried out by our third-party provider, Adecco.

Main Responsibility

• Managing Service Delivery & Quality: To ensure the day to day service provision fully complies with the Eden philosophy, values, policies and procedures whilst also fully complying with local and national legislation, regulations and research.
• Service Development: Continually seek out new opportunities for growth and development of the service whilst protecting and safeguarding the Company's values and culture.
• People Management & Leadership: Provide clear and structured day to day management and support to the local team in order to ensure the highest quality of service is delivered.
• Collaborative Working: Lead the team in promoting an environment of collaborative working with other departments and agencies, both across the Company and within the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Professional Development: Aspire to continually develop as a professional, ensuring skills are updated, keeping abreast of new ideas and sector changes and lead the Company within your area of expertise.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally you will have previous experience in a Supported Living or Residential service
• Familiar with CQC standards
• Experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health conditions is preferable
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, demanding role
• A strong leader who can lead by example

About the Company

Eden Futures is about enabling people to live fulfilling lives in whatever circumstances people choose. We support people to be as independent as possible to achieve what they want to with their lives.

Our overall aim as an organisation is to provide a high-quality service that empowers Service Users to lead normal lives, and to be the provider of choice.

We are proud to have the Advanced (Gold) Investors in People (IIP) standard, which put us in the top 2% of organisations internationally that are part of IIP!