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Gap healthcare are happy to be supporting one of clients who are seeking Deputy Managers to join their teams in Northampton
As a Deputy Manager you will be responsible for the day to day operations. You will lead and support your team to deliver high standards of support to children and young people within the home.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation, in return you will receive the following benefits
Benefits
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension contributions into the NEST Scheme
- Free 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Birthday bonus
- Recommend a Friend scheme
Key Duties:
- Lead and support a team of residential care staff, ensuring safe and consistent care practices at all times
- Assist the Registered Manager with daily operations and overall care delivery
- Oversee the implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies
- Coordinate and delegate tasks effectively during shifts
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and domestic routines in the home
- Participate in and encourage team engagement in recreational activities with young people (e.g. swimming, walking, games)
- Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews, and staff supervision
- Administer medication and ensure accurate documentation
- Undertake sleep-in duties as required
- Lead by example, promoting professionalism and positive role modelling
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong, appropriate relationships with young people
- Foster ongoing communication and cooperation with families and external professionals (e.g. social workers, therapists)
- Take a proactive role in policy development, service improvement, and team performance
- Support key workers and take on key working responsibilities where appropriate
- Respond calmly and safely to challenging behaviour, including physical interventions when necessary
- Ensure high standards of documentation, care planning, and safeguarding at all times
- Support team development and training through mentoring and supervision
If you are interested in this role please apply now.
For further information or this role or discuss what other opportunities are available, please call gap healthcare Peterborough and ask for Peter Gloster
