Job Description

Deputy Manager - Nights

Salary:

30,891

Hours:

43.75 per week

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Scremby, Lincolnshire

Benefits of working for Linkage:

6 weeks Annual leave

Health and wellbeing support including employment, financial and mental health via an employee assistance programme.

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (4.99 for 2 years' membership)

Linkage Lottery cash prizes

Long Service bonus every 5 years

Recommend a friend bonus

Workplace pension scheme

Linkage Employee Perks & Discounts (BHSF)

We do not hold a sponsorship license, therefore if you are looking for sponsorship we will not be able to accept or process your application.

About the role:

This is an exciting role where you will have responsibility for organising the day to day running of support services as delegated by the Registered Manager.

You'll demonstrate excellent organisation skills in order to successfully arrange cover on staff rotas.

The role will involve:

Assisting and monitoring the people we support with their personal health and care needs

Organising the day to day running of the Support Service

Supporting staff members with training and supervisions

Organising Staff Rotas to include cover for holidays and illness

Working with the Registered Manager to meet the needs and wishes of the people we support

Working with the Registered Manager to meet CQC Requirements

Providing a caring environment following specific procedures as detailed in their care plan, whilst maintaining respect and dignity

The administration and recording of medication as per the medication system

Informing the manager of any significant developments and /or difficulties within the care setting

Arranging and accompanying the people we support to doctors, dentists and some social appointments as necessary

About you:

Must have line management experience -

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Experience of an on call system

Expectation for alternate weekend working

Must be supportive of the choices made by the people we support, innovative and enthusiastic

Must have experience in facilitating meetings with supporting professionals

Have a good understanding of the mental capacity assessments and best interest process

Able to remain patient in challenging situations and have an understanding approach towards the needs of individuals with learning difficulties

Flexible approach to meeting the needs of the people we support

Willing to undertake personal care when required

Good IT skills

Willing to complete in-house training and basic induction

About Linkage:

Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation. Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to the people we support and students.

Independence

Honesty

Respect

Teamwork

We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people with learning difficulties and disabilities, by supporting them to be all they can be. As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer

All applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. Communication is undertaken via email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. Should you be offered a role you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunities employer, Linkage Community Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Linkage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,891.00 per year

Schedule:

12 hour shift Night shift Weekend availability
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025