Deputy Manager
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Deputy Manager.
At Paxton House, we support adults aged 18-40 with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, behaviours that are perceived to be challenging, non-verbal communication, and/or autistic spectrum disorders. Our residential service is a modern, bright, and well-equipped working environment based in Borrowash, located between Nottingham and Derby.
What we’ll give you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
- £29,120 per year.
- 40 hours per week, shift times 7 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 9 pm.
- Alternate weekend working.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
- Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications (level 2 to level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care).
- Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
- A generous referral scheme.
What you’ll be doing:
- To work with the Service Manager to support the 24-hour management of the service, ensuring that all aspects of care and service delivery are focused on meeting the needs of the people we support.
- To deputise for the Service Manager in their absence.
- To provide supervision, support, and development of staff. Monitoring, coordination, and day to day management of the team.
- Manage day-to-day staffing, resources of the service, and ensure rotas are planned.
- Help and cooperate in the effective management of staff budgets by careful organisation.
- Participate in the on-call rota to provide managerial support across multiple services.
Who you are:
- Experience in a senior role within a social care setting is required.
- Ideally hold an NVQ level 3 and willing to work towards level 5.
- A highly motivated leader who will promote a ‘can do’ culture.
- Flexibility is needed.
- Drivers preferred.
Who we are:
We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
Safeguarding
Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.
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