Job Description

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager position on the Isle of Wight. This role is based within our registered DCA service in Newport, which provides support across multiple schemes and within individuals' own homes across the Island. As a Deputy Manager, reporting to the Registered Manager, etc etc etc


You will also take on the responsibility of leading the service in the absence of the Registered Manager, overseeing the provision of the service and the management of the care, support and welfare of all residents to meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).


You will need to work flexibly covering evenings and weekends as appropriate and be able to participate in the on-call rota as required. You must be physically able to undertake moving and handling, have a full driving licence, the use of a vehicle with business use insurance, and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and contribute to the overall success of our organisation.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Thorough awareness of health & safety Experience of working in a registered care service with Care Quality Commission knowledge Hold 4 passes at GCSE Level C or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Good written, IT and communication skills Leadership and management experience Be able to work flexibly, prioritise and manage demands Driving licence, able to drive and have access to own vehicle

Benefits in working with us:

A competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement A great pension scheme The ability to buy extra leave and discount cards Flexible working hours - covering weekdays, evening & weekends Employee referral scheme Cash claim-back on medical treatments Full training provided at no additional cost Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 21st January at 23.59

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high volume of applications

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About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at the

heart

of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.


A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What's in it for you

Pension

Life

assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Eyecare & dental

Birthday

leave

Retailers discounts

Cycle

to work

Buy & sell

annual leave

Season ticket loan

In-house academy & career development

Flexible working

Inclusion & Diversity

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual.


We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.