Deputy Manager (Lavender Court)
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Deputy Manager (Lavender Court)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. We are seeking a Deputy Manager for Lavender Court in Taunton.
- Location: Taunton
- Role type: Residential Care
- Salary: £33,644.52 per year
- Hours: 39 hours per week
About the Role
As Deputy Manager you are required to be focused on making sure the level of care your service provides goes beyond just professional standards and statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements: you will ensure customers receive a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group standard of service that exceeds their expectations and exemplifies the skills of your team. You provide inspirational leadership, operational excellence, and daily management to your team, understanding that they are central to the achievement of outstanding standards of care. You will undertake staff appraisals and supervisions to support team members' development and help them to take responsibility for their own development and career pathway within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group. You monitor the wellbeing of each customer/service user ensuring all staff are supported and always promote independence and well-being. You support the Registered Manager to deliver performance and workforce targets, and ensure quality objectives are met and maintained. You will take responsibility for the service in the Registered Manager's absence and will lead by example.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrable experience of working at a supervisory, or deputy level within a Health and Social Care setting.
- Experience of effectively managing people and delivering performance.
- The ability to build high performing teams.
- Knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management.
- Experience of implementing and monitoring quality improvement programmes or change projects.
- Understanding of governance systems and structures including audits.
- Demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, e.g., Health & Social Care Act, CQC regulations, etc.
- Level 4 in Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
What You'll Get
- Salary: £33,644.52
- Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications
- Free DBS & uniform
- Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts)
- Wagestream – access wages before payday
- £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!)
- Wellbeing support & recognition awards
Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team! [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion. We are unable to provide sponsorship for candidates applying outside the UK. As this position involves regulated activity, an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.