CREATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD
Deputy Manager
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About the Role
We are looking for a caring, dynamic, and highly motivated person to help manage nine of our high-quality learning disability support services in Chorley and Wigan. You will be working alongside the Registered Manager to maintain an overview of the services, lead a highly-motivated team of support workers, and contribute to the further development of the service.
Requirements
You must be an accomplished manager and have extensive experience and knowledge of working within the social care sector in support of people who have a learning disability.
- Demonstrate a person-centred approach with a warm, confident, professional manner
- Experience of staff and service management is essential
- A relevant professional qualification is desirable for this role (e.g. NVQ level 3)
- Vision, networking, and organizational ability to deliver excellent outcomes for people under your care and implement initiatives which connect service users to their local community and promote our reputation
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the service provision in the following ways:
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- To take responsibility under direction of the Registered Manager for the delivery of bespoke services
- To co-ordinate the service ensuring all support delivered is tailored to the individual needs of each service user
- To maintain excellent records of the service delivery, such as service user records, rotas, time-sheets, and regularly provide written feedback to your line manager
- To manage and supervise a team of Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, and Service Co-ordinators, ensuring good practice and the highest standards of care and support are maintained at all times
Working Arrangements
The successful candidate will be based in one specific service 3 days a week and the other 2 days completing tasks and audits as requested by the Registered Manager.
Vacancy Reference Number
93776
Benefits
- Probationary bonus
- Pension contributions
- 33 days Leave
- Company paid enhanced DBS
About Creative Support
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
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Corporate Commitment
Creative Support has a corporate commitment to enabling people with caring and family responsibilities to apply for senior roles, part-time applicants will be considered for this role.
Eligibility
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.
Development Opportunities
At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organization and an approved centre for nationally recognized qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth, and long-term career progression.
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