Deputy care manager

Looking for your next role in Social Care?

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Care Manager to join our wonderful home in Glastonbury.

The home is surrounded by the Somerset countryside with links to the major towns of Bristol, Bath and Taunton.

Glastonbury is a lovely vibrant town with lots of attractions, making this an ideal work base for those who like adventure \- as do the people we support.

As a Deputy Care Manager, your role will be split into office administrative and hands on Support Worker shifts. This is an opportunity for you to work alongside the Registered Care Manager to help run the home.

Shifts are varied across 7 days, include regular sleep ins and can be discussed further at interview.

This role in Glastonbury might include:

• Supporting the manager in providing line management support to a team of staff


• Creating and maintaining safe working environments in which staff can fulfil their duties.


• Contributing to the wider planning and delivery of services within the Operational Services


• Conduct regular supervisions.


• Plan and manage the rota.


• Delivering services to KPIs set within the Operational Services

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.


• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.


• Free life assurance policy.


• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Travel season ticket loans.


• Enhanced sick pay.


• Free DBS check if your role needs one.


• A £350 refer\-a\-friend scheme.


• Free access to over 100 online and face\-to\-face training courses, including the care certificate.


• Wisdom App\- free for all employees to mindfulness application

Ready to make a difference?

To apply

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality\-diversity\-and\-inclusion\-in\-recruitment/

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