Deputy Manager
About Us:
At Potens We have over 30 years’ experience of delivering specialist community, residential, supported living, respite, educational and day opportunities services for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs.
We provide services nationally through registered supported and independent living services, domiciliary care, residential care, respite, day opportunity and independent schools.
Potens has been operating since 1989, and became a limited company registered as Potensial Ltd in 2006. Starting out with two residential services based in Birkenhead, the company has grown steadily over the last 30 years.
Potens Mission:
To provide services nationally, which maximise the independence of the individuals accessing them.
To ensure all we undertake is purposeful, positive and progressive.
To empower all to have a voice, that is heard.
To provide services that are relevant and value for money.
Our new and Exciting Vacancy:
Deputy Manager:
Are you currently a Deputy Manager or Senior Support Worker looking for a New Challenge or Direction? If so, This Role as a Deputy Manager within in our Wallasey Service may be for you!
What Potens has on offer for you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- £13.10 per hour
- A contract of 40 hours per week is available with additional overtime.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
- Promotion in Health & Wellbeing of our Staff
- Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications.
- Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
- A generous referral scheme.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assist in the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring compliance and knowledge with all regulatory requirements
- Conduct regular staff supervisions and training sessions to promote professional development within the service.
- Support the staff team to maintain a high level of care that is required for the needs of the People We Support and for the service.
- Liaise with external agencies, families, and other MDT to ensure cohesive care planning and delivery.
- Support the Registered Manager with the rota system incorporating 1-2-1 hours for the People We Support
- Have good knowledge and understanding of Quality Assurance.
Who you are:
- Must have a Full UK clean Driving License
- Must have a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role within health and social care
- Have a minimum of NVQ level 3 and be willing to work towards NVQ Level 5 in Leadership.
- You will be trustworthy, reliable with the ability to communicate effectively.
- You will have a positive outlook, recognising and respecting differences and encouraging growth.
- You will embrace continuous improvement, sharing best practice with an open mind to learning.
- You will treat people equally, remove barriers end empower the People We Support and Support Workers to have their best lives.
- You are professional, with the ability to motivate others.
- You are people centric, supportive, and compassionate.
- A Driver is essential due to service requirements and for the needs of the People We Support.
- Must be available for immediate start pending suitable DBS a reference checks. Preferably on the update service.
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About Us:
At Potens We have over 30 years’ experience of delivering specialist community, residential, supported living, respite, educational and day opportunities services for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs.
We provide services nationally through registered supported and independent living services, domiciliary care, residential care, respite, day opportunity and independent schools.
Potens has been operating since 1989, and became a limited company registered as Potensial Ltd in 2006. Starting out with two residential services based in Birkenhead, the company has grown steadily over the last 30 years.
Potens Mission:
To provide services nationally, which maximise the independence of the individuals accessing them.
To ensure all we undertake is purposeful, positive and progressive.
To empower all to have a voice, that is heard.
To provide services that are relevant and value for money.
Our new and Exciting Vacancy:
Deputy Manager:
Are you currently a Deputy Manager or Senior Support Worker looking for a New Challenge or Direction? If so, This Role as a Deputy Manager within in our Wallasey Service may be for you!
What Potens has on offer for you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- £13.10 per hour
- A contract of 40 hours per week is available with additional overtime.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
- Promotion in Health & Wellbeing of our Staff
- Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications.
- Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
- A generous referral scheme.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assist in the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring compliance and knowledge with all regulatory requirements
- Conduct regular staff supervisions and training sessions to promote professional development within the service.
- Support the staff team to maintain a high level of care that is required for the needs of the People We Support and for the service.
- Liaise with external agencies, families, and other MDT to ensure cohesive care planning and delivery.
- Support the Registered Manager with the rota system incorporating 1-2-1 hours for the People We Support
- Have good knowledge and understanding of Quality Assurance.
Who you are:
- Must have a Full UK clean Driving License
- Must have a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role within health and social care
- Have a minimum of NVQ level 3 and be willing to work towards NVQ Level 5 in Leadership.
- You will be trustworthy, reliable with the ability to communicate effectively.
- You will have a positive outlook, recognising and respecting differences and encouraging growth.
- You will embrace continuous improvement, sharing best practice with an open mind to learning.
- You will treat people equally, remove barriers end empower the People We Support and Support Workers to have their best lives.
- You are professional, with the ability to motivate others.
- You are people centric, supportive, and compassionate.
- A Driver is essential due to service requirements and for the needs of the People We Support.
- Must be available for immediate start pending suitable DBS a reference checks. Preferably on the update service.
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