Deputy Manager-Supported Accommodation

Darlington – Service due to open October 2024

A driver's license and access to a vehicle is required for this role.

HOURS: 40 hours per week, to be worked flexibly per the needs of the service.

SALARY: £35,000 Per Annum

Flexibility is required as you are expected to cover any shifts where there is a staff shortage

and all other avenues have been exhausted.

The Role

To improve the lives of people using our services by providing direct support services to individuals or groups of individuals, this includes being a point of contact with referring agents and partnership agencies to ensure effective liaison arrangements with respect to individual support are continued and enhanced.

To ensure that residents’ tenancies/licences are adhered to and that the housing provided is of optimum quality.

Main Responsibilities:

• As the Deputy Manager you will ensure and exceed compliance requirements of the Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations and its Outcomes.
• To assist in the business development of ROC Solid
• Adhere to, uphold and exemplify the organisations core values
• To monitor the work of the Specialist Support Workers and feedback any issues to the Registered Manager, HR Manager and CEO, if necessary
• To provide supervision sessions for the Support Workers as necessary on a regular basis and feedback any issues to the HR Manager and CEO as necessary
• To check/organise staff timesheets/content
• To undertake annual appraisals and identify any training needs
• To take responsibility to produce the staff rota on a weekly basis
• Assist in ensuring that all staff are familiar, understand and adhere to all relevant statutory policy and procedural guidelines and Ofsted regulations for Supported Living Accommodation
• Liaise with all relevant agencies and attend meetings as required
• Ensure all administrative records are maintained, complete monitoring returns and recording accurately and on time
• To ensure that a high-quality housing and support service is provided, and residents are effectively helped to develop the skills and confidence needed for independent living and improved quality of life.

Essential Requirements:

A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Children) or equivalent (or willingness to work towards), undertaking Level 4 if successful.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle

Previous experience of working with: Children, 16-18 years old; youth offending; care leavers; substance/alcohol misuse

Candidates must be committed to the role and flexible as will be required to cover any uncovered shifts including evenings, weekends and some nights as part of on-call as the Deputy Manager.

Benefits:

• Enhanced DBS check paid for by the company
• Healthcare Plan
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Credit union saving scheme
• Company Events
• Award-winning company culture
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
  
  

If you are an experienced registered manager with experience apply now or call Katie Brown on 0330 335 8997.