Deputy Manager

The role
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager position to join our registered care scheme in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. As a Deputy Manager, reporting to the Registered Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to our residents. In this role, you will work closely with the Registered Managers to ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality care.

You will also take on the responsibility of leading the service in the absence of the Registered Manager, overseeing the provision of the service and the management of the care, support and welfare of all residents to meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

You will need to work flexibly covering evenings and weekends as appropriate and be able to participate in the on-call rota as required.  You must be physically able to undertake moving and handling, have a full driving licence, the use of a vehicle with business use insurance, and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and contribute to the overall success of our organization.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Thorough awareness of health & safety
Experience of working in a registered care service with Care Quality Commission knowledge
Hold 4 passes at GCSE Level C or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
Good written, IT and communication skills
Leadership and management experience
Be able to work flexibly, prioritise and manage demands
Driving licence, able to drive and have access to own vehicle
Benefits in working with us:

A competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
A great pension scheme
The ability to buy extra leave and discount cards
Flexible working hours – covering weekdays, evening & weekends
Employee referral scheme
Cash claim-back on medical treatments
Full training provided at no additional cost
Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable
Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance .

At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own! We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people’s lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too