Job Description

Do you want a role where no two days are the same and you will be making a real impact to the lives of our clients?

Are you passionate about supporting people in your local community?

If this sounds like you then we may have your perfect opportunity!

We are seeking a Deputy Local Service Manager to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. Old Milton Road is located in the centre of New Milton and within walking distance of the seafront. We provide care and support for 10 adults aged 18 and over, who have learning disabilities by enabling them to live as independently as possible. The service contains a shared house and 5 individual flats.

The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach and would need to be compassionate and caring and be able to offer flexibility in their new role as the Deputy Local Service Manager to support the business needs and deliver a quality service to our residents.

We provide a comprehensive induction programme as well as on-going training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression. Sanctuary has their own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all. Sanctuary also has a great employee Rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.

If you want to make a positive impact on people\'s lives, this is a great opportunity to come and work within a friendly, hardworking and resident-focused team.

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The role of Deputy Local Service Manager will include:

• Managing, recruiting, developing and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devise effective and well run staff rotas
• Promoting best practice within the service by monitoring relationships with service users, relatives and visitors to ensure quality services are carried out by staff
• Ensuring effective support systems are in place and that we operate in a fully compliant way
• Preparing, promoting and coordinating intensive housing plans

Skills and experiences:

• Proven management or supervisory experience gained within a supported living environment
• Knowledge of relevant statutory legislation and good practice principles is essential
• Compassionate, caring and hard working with a hands on approach to intensive housing management
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• An understanding of CQC standards and putting them into practice
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence would be desirsble

Why work for us?

We\'re united in working together to help customers on their pathways for independence, and our people are the single, biggest influence on our success.

No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day.

We won the West Midlands Care Employer Award 2022-23, in recognition of our commitment to our staff and supporting our teams to be their best. We\'ve also been awarded Investors in People Gold status for the second time - because we value our people and have a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment.

We\'re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. And like our customers, we know everyone is different, and we\'ll support you to be your best self. We\'ll develop your skills and experiences, celebrate success, and turn any setbacks into motivation.

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we\'ll reward you:

• \xc2\xa327,938 per annum (rising to \xc2\xa329,408 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years service (plus public holidays)
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care\'s \'Made with Care\' campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you\'re considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click

Closing Date: 18 July 2023

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

For an insight into what it\'s like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our , or find us on , , and .

Together we can be our best so that our customers can be their best.
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Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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