Posted October 31, 2024
Athona are looking for a healthcare assistant with leadership experience to work as a Deputy Home Manager within a specialist service, designed for individuals with a Learning Disability who require a high level of support to live within a community setting.
Hours are 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9-5, with some weekend work. You will provide support to people who may be living with severe Learning Disabilities, Autism and behaviours that challenge. The service users may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems.
Duties:
You will support the Home Manager to lead the team in providing high-quality care and support to people with Learning Disabilities and Autism, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
As the Deputy Home Manager, you will empower the individuals we support and deliver supervision to staff in order to ensure the delivery of great care. Working alongside the Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service, manage budgets, leading by example and acting as a role model to all members of the team, you will help create a positive learning environment making a real difference and changing lives for the better. Other duties include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager to prepare for contract reviews and represent the organisation in respect of service delivery.
- Supporting the Registered Manager to create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within the home.
- Ensuring the appropriate number and skill mix of staff on duty at any given time subject to company protocol and the needs of the service users.
- Planning, implementing and monitoring the Person Centred Approach to care within the home.
Experience needed:
- An NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards
- An excellent track record in a senior role within the healthcare sector
- An understanding of learning disabilities, epilepsy and sensory processing issues
- A passion for improving clinical quality and care
- Strong leadership skills.
Location: Dover, Kent CT16.
What you will get
- Annual salary of £27,883
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
- Free meals and parking
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Pension contribution to secure your future.
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
If this job sounds of interest to you, get in touch by applying today to find out more.
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