Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Deputy Manager

LOCATION: SOUTH WEST INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: SOUTH WEST

DIRECTORATE: Care and Support

PURPOSE OF JOB To assist with the management of staff and develop Independent living Services in the region, in accordance with our clients policies, procedures and standards. To deliver a person-centred service for people who use their services. As part of the management team you will lead the staff team to enhance, develop and maintain the potential of the people using our services, extending contact with the community. To ensure effective delegation of duties and responsibilities with regard to the care of all people using our services to provide a stimulating environment, encouraging them to attain their full potential and maximise the options available to them.


PEOPLE WHO USE THE SERVICE
To encourage people who use our services to be involved in and take responsibility for the running of their own home. To support people to use community facilities, promote a variety of social and leisure activities and to support people with their health needs through informed choice. To provide a stimulating environment where skills can be maintained and developed. To support people with their intellectual and social development according to each person's desires, abilities and needs. To achieve stated objectives from their person centred plan. To assist in the administration of medication according to our clients policy and procedures, and report any medical conditions that may arise.

To lead and manage care teams who are accountable to the people using services for whom they key work. To ensure staff are meeting the expected standard with their responsibilities for the people using services. To encourage staff to maintain good record keeping in line with current person centred tools such as the Outcomes Project. To comply with all requirements of CQC Registrations.

If you think is the role for you please apply and we will be in touch with more detail