Job Description

Deputy Manager - Young Adults Residential Service

Salary: 39,473 to 43,859 (DOE)

Location: Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are currently recruiting a

Deputy Manager

for our

Young Adults (19-25)

service. The Deputy Manager will be responsible for the operational performance of their Hub and the day to day provision of quality and person-centred care. They will be working collaboratively within our One Seashell culture, with an established multidisciplinary team including: education, health, administrative, care-giving and support team professionals.

About Seashell Trust:

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester,17 bespoke Residential Care Homes and Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments and communication disorders and autism.

Our fantastic services are based all on one-site at Cheadle Hulme, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the Seashell team.

Key responsibilities:

Taking responsibility for a hub of 4 x four bedded homes, managing and supervising the House Manager's service delivery to ensure the smooth running of operations over 24 hrs Champion the standards expected of the service Triangulated care planning approaches Clear line of sight between statutory regulation and organisational policy Highest standards of professional practice are maintained and reviewed frequently Participating in operational projects to champion continuous service improvement Deputise for the Head of Adults Care/Registered Manager in their absence to ensure continuity of support to maintain the registration.
The role will be part of the management on-call rota and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Requirements:

Relevant qualification, NVQ Level 3 / 4 Health & Social Care, Desirable Level 5 Extensive knowledge and experience of working with young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential setting Previous experience in a management role in a care setting Strong knowledge of CQC Essential Standards for Homes for young adults Experience of rota management Ability and commitment to manage and support staff to enable cohesive and effective working through team empowerment Ability, commitment and confidence to challenge staff performance and practices and performance manage staff as and when required Ability to work on your own initiative, within agreed procedures, parameters and in line with business priorities
Full job description available upon request.

Please note, the role will be part of the management on-call rota.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care manager/assistant service manager to join our fantastic organisation and really make a difference.

Here at Seashell, we offer a holistic approach with Seashell Royal School Manchester, Seashell Royal College Manchester and our residential homes all of which provide a safe, supported environment.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

This charity 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.

To apply please upload your CV and as part of our safer recruitment policy you will be asked to complete a Compliance Application Form, and successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,473.00-43,859.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have minimum level 3 Health & Social qualification or equivalent?
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/07/2025