Deputy Manager - 934

35 hours per week. Applicants will need to be flexible as there will be shift work and you will have to work some weekends. You will be based at a particular service but will may to assist other services in the Belfast area.

Belfast Services is currently made up of 3 units with staff on-site across the services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deliver care and support to the tenants using them.

1. Taylor/Cheshire House is a supported Living service for 22 adults with disabilities - you will primarily be based here
2. The Maples is a sheltered/supported living service of 31 self-contained flats for adults with disabilities.
3. Springfield Court is a supported Living service for 10 adults with disabilities.

Applicants must have QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate a willingness to obtain QCF Level 5 in Adults Social Care Management as well as undertake any training that is required (including updates). Experience of being a Team Leader or above is essential.

£12.02 per hour

Do you…

Want the chance to use and grow your skills and knowledge while making a difference to society?

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

If so… Leonard Cheshire Disability offers you the chance to become part of a great team!

About us

Leonard Cheshire is the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people. We are the largest disability non-profit organisation in the UK, with around 7,000 employees, and we support more than 20,000 disabled people across our global operations. We honour our past, drawing on our legacy to inspire us for the future. We are in the exciting process of transforming into a modern, relevant and sustainable organisation.

We offer an environment where you can work with great leaders and be part of a team who are passionate making a positive impact on the lives of disabled people. You will have opportunities to learn and grow in your role, building your skills and knowledge in partnership with others.

About the role

Supporting the Service Manager in the day to day operation of the service, you will deputise as directed in their absence and be responsible for the direct supervision and line-management of staff. You will be responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical & personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the customers

About you (please see the job description for full details)

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• A level of professional development & registration as indicated by purchaser, regulator or Leonard Cheshire Disability (this may include level 5 leadership in health and social care qualification), dependant on location.
• To have experience of providing direct personal and social care.
• To have experience of managing a team of support staff.
• To have experience of working with customers who have physical and/or learning disabilities.
• To be able to work flexibly in accordance with rostered hours.
• To demonstrate a commitment to Leonard Cheshire Disability’s ethos and values.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

• Fair and competitive pay rates.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell, depending on needs (salary sacrifice).
• Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
• Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
• Access to child-care vouchers (salary sacrifice).
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

A satisfactory disclosures check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.