Deputy Shift Manager - Family run – near Lewisham – Over 10 bed Residential LD Service – £27K-30K (DOE) – 7am to 2.30pm and 2pm to 10pm – Rolling rota (2 weekends on, one off) - Ideally will have NVQ5 in Health and Social Care

• Tired of not being appreciated? Current job become mundane? Truly looking for a job that will excite you when you wake up?
• Looking for a career progression role? Maybe you are a Shift Leader or a Care Team Leader or Head of Care in an LD service wanting a bigger challenge where you will feel valued and appreciated in a smaller family run setup.  Look no further, please take the time to apply as this could be the job you have been searching for.

Our client is a Learning Disabilites and Mental Health Forensic service provider, they now require a Deputy Shift Manager. They specialise in areas like:

• Bipolar/Manic Depression
• Challenging Behaviour
• Down Syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilties
• Schizophrenia

This is truly a special opportunity to be given your chance to prove yourself and make your mark and be noticed. Your first step into hopefully becoming a Registered Manager.

Benefits for a Deputy Shift Manager:

• Career growth opportunities and professional development.
• Competitive salary with additional benefits.
• Positive and supportive family run working environment.
• Pension
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities for a Deputy Shift Manager

• Lead day shifts, overseeing and supervising care staff to ensure the highest standard of care.
• Completing audits and helping the Registered Manager with CQC compliance.
• Update and manage care plans, ensuring they reflect the evolving needs of residents.
• Organize and manage a rostering process to guarantee ample staffing levels at all times.
• Conduct supervision and appraisals to foster professional development within the team.
• Administer medication and contribute to the creation and updates of support plans.
• Utilize excellent communication and teamwork skills to maintain a positive working environment.
• Being part of an on-call team. 

Qualifications and Experience Required for a Deputy Shift Manager

• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care is ideal for this role, but if you are working towards it currently this will be considered. 
• Current or previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Unit Manager or Team Leader 
• Proven ability to manage and supervise a team effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, particularly in rostering and staffing coordination.
• Previous experience in updating and managing care plans and completing audits.
• Competent in medication administration.
• Must have good exeprience of working with challenging behaviour. 

Please Note: This role is unable to provide sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Care First UK is acting as the Permanent Healthcare Recruitment Specialist on behalf of our client.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Apply now for this exciting opportunity to elevate your career as a Deputy Manager

 For more information or to check the status of your application please don't hesitate to give me a call, my contact details are as follows:

Adam Jaffer - Recruitment Partner -(phone number removed)

INDLD