Middleton
Central Recruitment is working with one of the UK's largest not-for-profit housing associations. Their work includes providing people with a range of support and services to help them overcome barriers associated with age, homelessness, disability or health. Our client is currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work at a CQC registered service in the Middleton area. The service provides independent living for people aged 55 and over who also need care and support. • 37.5 hours per week, • Flexibility is required to participate in an on-call and weekend rota, • Temporary: approx. 6 months, • £21.33 per hour (£19.03 per hour, with £2.30 holiday pay) Key responsibilities: • Lead, motivate and support a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care services, • Hold regular one-to-one sessions to reflect on achievements, performance and individual wellbeing, • Ensure all care plans, risk assessments and customer records are accurate and up to date, • Undertake six-monthly performance reviews to support and guide colleagues to fulfil their potential, • Manage and plan the delivery of care within the service in line with CQC and contractual requirements, • Support the setting and management of service budgets, monitor expenditure through the finance system and report any budget variances to the budget holder, • Implement and monitor policies, procedures and quality standards to ensure safe and effective service delivery, • Ensure robust medication management procedures are followed in accordance with national guidelines, • Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory obligations, • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, families, commissioners and partner agencies, • Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of permanent, relief and agency staff, • Support housing management functions, including coordinating repairs and maintenance, • Advocate for customers and support positive outcomes that enhance independence and wellbeing Further requirements: • Experience working within a CQC-registered supported living or extra care service, • Previous leadership or supervisory experience within health and social care, • Experience reviewing, monitoring and evaluating outcomes to support the effective delivery of a CQC-registered service, • Ability to motivate, coach and develop teams, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality care, • Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to encourage feedback, promote reflection and empower others, • Experience producing reports, statutory submissions and other communications, with the ability to analyse key outcomes data and identify opportunities for service improvement, • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands, • Competent IT skills, including experience updating care plans, maintaining electronic records and producing reports, • A resilient, adaptable and customer-focused approach In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Current valid right to work in the UK, • Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise), • A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60), • Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position