Deputy Manager

DEPUTY MANAGER 

Due to our on-going success and growth, we have an exciting new vacancy for a Deputy Manager within our Adult Services.

As a Deputy Manager, you will be key in supporting the Registered Manager and helping your team to support young adults with complex needs. This is a challenging role, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job.  You will be working in an environment where the little things that you do every day could have life-changing results. Your ambition for the people you support will help them take steps to fulfilling their potential.

About the position:
Working as a Deputy Manager, you will report into the Registered Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare and fulfilment of the people you are supporting.

You will be leading and inspiring a staff team to deliver exceptional and innovative care and support to the people within the home.

What will you be doing:
• Support the Registered Manager to positively promote the independence of the residents
• Take responsibility for accessing and organising an exciting and wide range of social and recreational activities both within and outside of the home
• Assist the Registered Manager with the ongoing management and development of individual care plans for the residents and ensure that regular reviews          of the care plans are completed
• Support the day to day operation of the provision, including the management of the staff team and empower them to deliver the highest standards of              care
• Assist with regular supervisions and support with the personal development of the staff team, enabling them to provide the residents with a caring and              supportive service
• Assist with the safe administration and recording of medication alongside organising and supervising the resident’s access to other appropriate services. 
• Work in conjunction with other professionals / agencies / family and friends of the residents to ensure the best possible standard of care is delivered.  
• Support in the supervision of and responsibility for the administration of the property.

• Minimum of Diploma Level 3 Management for Health and Social Care, with a willingness to complete the Level 5 Diploma
• Operational experience of managing a team
• Knowledge of relevant national standards for Adult Social Care

• Proven capacity to manage and motivate a team of staff

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Adaptability and flexibility

What will you get in return:

• A competitive salary 
• Extensive training packages

Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay and associated challenging behaviour.

Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Kisimul is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all

All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.