Job Description

Job description

Home From Home is a highly reputable and well established local support provider. The organisation offers accommodation and community based support services

to people with mental health support needs. In line with Home From Homes mission statement, the service ensures the needs and aspirations of the people we support at the heart of everything we do. We delivery services offering a combination of provisions ranging from 24/7

accommodation projects, step down accommodation, community outreach support and Dom care calls to people living in their own home.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team. As the post-holder, you will be working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of senior managers, support staff, specialist staff and external partners who together will be responsible for delivering a quality service. The successful candidate will be required to work across the organisation supporting the working shift pattern of the accommodation services and supporting in the community.

Overview of the Role

The Deputy Manager will assist and support the Service Manager with day to day running of the Home, with the end purpose of providing high standard of support and care to our Service Users. This Role involves leading and managing the Staffing team, assisting with supervisions and administrative tasks, while ensuring compliance with Company policies and CIW requirements.

Key Duties

Coordinate and lead the Staffing team, under the direction of the Service Manager

Support the Service Manager by effectively undertaking inductions and supervisions of staff

Conducting regular team meetings and delegate responsibilities among the team

Support the Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of staffing by planning and managing a rota

Support the Service Manager in managing the impact of absence

To ensure Staff are up to date with trainings

Actively assist and support the Manager with investigations/disciplinaries/grievances

To work in collaboration with other Departments and services from within the Company

Conducting Risk Assessments for both Staff and Service Users

Complete admin tasks as required

Deputise for overall management within the Home when Manager is absent/sick or when required

Ensuring that Staff personal files are up to date and complying with CIW Regulations

Act as liaison person between Care staff team and Management

Contribute to on call system on a rota basis

Work flexibly across a 7 day rota, including evening, nights and weekend

Administering medication in line with the training received and following the company Medicines Policy

Support the Manager with the Home allocated budget and help with making good use of any resources available

Assisting and getting involved in Service User's daily activities, hobbies or outgoings whenever possible

When necessary provide support with physical care and support to our Service Users in accordance with each Service User's care plan, respecting their dignity and preferences.

Keep in line with all Company's policies and procedures and Values

Get to know the people we support and support them to live a safe, happy and fulfilling life

Develop an open, honest and considerate working relationship with people we support

To safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support and report any alleged abuse that you may witness or know of

Keeping accurate written records and ensuring information is shared appropriately with other staff members whilst maintaining confidentiality and data protection requirements in line with Home From Home policies

Complete, attend and keep up to date with all necessary trainings, as required

Working as part of a team that strives to support each other and deliver excellence

Ensure that people we support and their families are treated with respect, dignity and equality

Maintain a high standard of hygiene, ensuring the Services are clean, tidy and organised

Report and record all accidents and incidents that may happen ( to both people we support and Staff), following procedures put in place

As and when, act as an escort/driver when people we support are going out and promote the use of public transport.

Participate and contribute to Staff meetings

Undertake any temporary duties as and when required by Management

Full time hours:

37.5 hours per week

Job Types

: Full-time

Salary: 29,640.00 per year

Work remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,640.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Experience:

Management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person