Job Description

Description

As a Deputy Service Manager at NIHCSS

As

a Deputy Service Manager at NIHCSS you will be supporting the Service Manager and will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for NIHCSS to help ensure we have the best staff team, offering the best support services.

As

the Deputy Service Manager you will also support the Service Manager to oversee a supported living service.

Key Responsibilities

About the role

Alongside

the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service.

You

will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living service.

You

will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of support workers.

As

a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times.

A

full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

You

will have significant, recent experience of line management/supervision of staff in the field of mental health or social care

You

will possess the relevant qualification in the field of housing, social work or similar profession or have the relevant experience

You

will need to have knowledge of Housing Legislation and experience of liaising with councils

You

will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership, especially performance

If you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with mental health issues and want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you!

Job Benefits

What's in it for you?

We

offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities.

We

will give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way.

NIHCSS

are committed to investing in our staff to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise in your role and to assist you in your personal development.

NIHCSS

are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority.

All employees get access to:

Monthly

complimentary therapies

Regular

team off-site reflection days

Team

building days

Occasional

free lunches and treat boxes

Clinical

reflection sessions from an external practitioner either in a group setting or on a 1:1 basis

NIHCSS

hoodie and welcome pack

Additional benefits:

Care Friends

: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for NIHCSS and receive reward points

Free

life assurance - 3 x your annual salary and more...

The benefits of working for Together

Download the PDF to find out more about what you can get out of working for us.

Benefits of Working for Together

About Together for Mental Wellbeing

Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.



We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.



Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.



Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.



At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.



As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.