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Deputy Service Manager
You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work in the UK.SeeAbility is unable to support any sponsorship requests.
Location:Henbury, Bristol, BS10
- Salary:£29,601 per annum plus benefits.
- Hours:37.5 per week, flexibly.
- Employment type:Full-time, Permanent.
Would you like to make a positive impact and join an organisation with the people we support at the forefront of everything we do?
Come and be part of something extraordinary!
About the role
We are looking for a passionate Deputy who is ready to take that next step. Join us and drive our mission to enable the people we support to achieve the extraordinary each and every day. Thesuccessfulcandidate will haveachievedor be working towardstheirLevel 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care and have gained somemanagementexperience.
You will possess apositiveand reliable outlook, be flexible to service requirements and able to take direction from the Registered Manager.
You will assist the Registered Manager and deputise for them in their absence, and leadyour team to provide extraordinary, person-centredsupport. You will ensure thesafety of the people we support, whilst giving choice, respecting dignity, and promoting independence. You will also celebrate the achievement of individual goals, however small or large,each and every day.
Working in partnership with the people we support, their families,our specialist teams, and external agencies, youll championskilfulinteractions, person-centredplanning and partnership working. You will plan and implement professionally designed support plans that genuinely improve the quality of everyday life.
Acting as a role model and mentor to the team, you will facilitate the use of collaborative working. This will include sound judgment, creative solutions to enable both them and the people we support to achieve individual goals and develop. Youwill manage staff performance, trainingand appraisals ensuring the team are equipped and motivated to deliver the best support possible.
To be successful in this role youll be truly passionate about the provision of exceptional and person-centred support. You will lead by example, with the ability to inspire, mentor and develop both your team and the people we support. You will be responsible for the quality of care and support delivered, both by yourself and your team. Always striving to do what is right by the people we support, toachieve extraordinary outcomes.
Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities, autism and/or visual impairment is also advantageous. In addition, you will be required to work flexibly to respond to the needs of the service. You will therefore be requiredon call to provide emergency support include evenings and weekends on a rota basis. Being able to drive, will be advantageous in this circumstance.
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About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.
We specialise in supporting people who havelearning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss, to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible. Whether that is forming more friendships and relationships, enjoying new experiences and activities, or finding employment.
Safer Recruitment and Diversity
SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining.
SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion among our workforces. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support.
Our Benefits
Your rewards
Training and Development
At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you have face-to-face training, e-learning, and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.
Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and have support in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications -Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5,which are funded by SeeAbility!
Your extraordinary opportunities
- Leadership development academyand talent programme for the next steps in your career.
- Fully paid essentialtraining.
- Fundedprofessional qualifications Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available.
- Annualexcellence awards.
- Long service awardsand recognition.
- Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future.
- We are aLiving Wage Employer.
- FreeWinter Breakfast Club January to March.
- 28 days holiday(incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service).
- Life events-Time off when you need it most.
- Flexible working-We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation.
- Discounts and cashbackat hundreds of shops, restaurants, and activities.
- Eligible forBlue Light Card discounts.
- Save 10%on monthly bus travel.
- Pay reviewsand commitment to pay competitive rates.
- Employer contributorypension scheme- Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future.
- Refer a friendand receive £600 (Support Workers to Deputy only).
- Paid DBSand renewals.
- Season ticket loans.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Discountedmobile phone options.
- Life assuranceof two times annual salary.
- Organisational Sick Pay Schemeafter 6 months service starting at 2 weeks and increases with service up to 12 weeks at 3 years service.
- Free 24/7employee assistance programmefor advice and support.
- Freeeye care vouchers.
- Discountedgym membership.
