Deputy Manager – Learning Disabilities - Supported Living Service
Location: Saltdean Villa & Saltdean House
Basic Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum, ongoing development, and career enhancement
Why join Glenholme Healthcare as a Deputy Manager?
Stability - We are an award-winning healthcare provider, established for over 30 years.
Personal Development - We offer our fantastic staff the opportunity to develop themselves through further training, industry-recognised qualifications and career progression.
Innovation - We believe in innovation & technology and have invested thoroughly in the systems our staff use to support them in their day-to-day roles.
People Centric - We know our people are at the heart of our success and with over 36 nationalities working across our services we offer a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Sustainable - We are committed to growth and have opened 6 new services in the last 2 years with more to open in 2024.
Job Satisfaction - We are proud to say that 9 out of 10 of our staff, see a long-term career with Glenholme.
Benefits as a Deputy Manager:
- Ongoing paid-for training & development (industry recognised qualifications)
- 28 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays)
- Your birthday off (following successful probationary period)
- Life assurance covers up to £10,000 (subject to scheme T&Cs), the Cycle2work scheme, healthcare cash plan, company pension
- Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and well-being.
- Blue Light Card Reimbursement
- Employee rewards and Recognition schemes via our Glenholme Awards
Key Responsibilities of a Deputy Manager:
- To work with the people supported and their families, supporting them in their decisions about how they live and ensuring that personal needs are met.
- Assist the Registered Manager in all aspects of running the home including but not limited to supervision of staff, rotas, care planning, quality assurance, training, finances, and management of medication.
- Monitor activities and ensure the quality of support and care is in line with the group’s policy and sector regulatory standards.
- Create a proactive culture of team development and teamwork that aspires to the delivery of best practices for individuals using our services.
- Demonstrate the ability to represent the organisation in an appropriate and professional manner in all internal and external contact and relationships.
Requirements of a Deputy Manager:
- A minimum of 1-year experience as a Deputy manager of services working with individuals with a learning disability, autism, or associated complex needs.
- Currently holds or is working towards a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Relevant health or social care qualification or other professional qualifications e.g.; Nursing, OT, or social work.
- An up-to-date knowledge of best practices in managing challenging behaviour utilising a positive behaviour support approach.
- Willingness to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
To find out more about joining Glenholme as a Deputy Manager, press apply today!
Saltdean House
Saltdean House is a fully refurbished home completed in 2018 and consists of six spacious ensuite rooms. It also has a warm communal lounge, kitchen and large garden, as well as sensory and “chill out” activity rooms. The service is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood very close to shops, restaurants and transport links, including a direct bus route into the centre of Brighton. This ensures service users are able to create positive links with the local and wider community in Brighton.
Saltdean Villa
Saltdean Villa’s charm is accentuated by its recent refurbishment in 2023. Situated on Saltdean Drive, this home is an architectural confluence of comfort and modernity. The home boasts five expansive ensuite bedrooms each complemented by contemporary wet rooms. Residents can immerse themselves in the welcoming aura of the communal lounge, engage in culinary delights in the modern kitchen, or take advantage of the dedicated laundry facilities. Beyond the indoors, a sprawling landscaped garden beckons, alongside a sensory sanctuary and a designated ‘chill out’ activity space.
At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.
Job Code: GHBR3