Assistant Manager

About Us

Alderwood LLA provides caring homes to people who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum conditions, complex needs and behaviours that challenge others.

We are now looking for an Assistant Manager to join our management team. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. You will also take part in an on-call service on a rota basis. You will be supporting the Registered Manager within one of our specialist services situated in Northamptonshire and be able to provide support to all Alderwood sites if needed.

We have sites in the Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Irchester and Irthlingborough areas, with our Head Office in Ecton.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,375.00 per annum (plus paid on call duties paid in addition to the salary)
- Death in Service Benefit
- Make a positive impact on the care of young people
- 28 days’ annual leave, including public holidays
- Pension contribution
- Refer a Friend awards
- Employee of the month awards
- Continuous development and progression

If you have residential care experience with a track record of working with challenging behaviours, this is the perfect opportunity to consolidate your skills and create a lasting impact.

You’ll have the chance to oversee the work of others, enhancing your career and fulfilment knowing the people supported in the service lead valued and fulfilled lives.

The Role

As the Assistant Manager, you will deputize and support the Registered Manager to take overall responsibility for all aspects of our residential service.

Being part of the leadership the staff team, you will ensure a high-quality service is delivered in accordance with Alderwood’s philosophy of care, policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.

Your role will also involve:

- Maintaining positive relationships and communications, both internal and external
- Co-ordinating all matters relating to medication
- Ensuring all support staff are appropriately trained
- Conducting informative internal reviews
- Making sure that care, education and adult development plans are on target
- Ensuring monthly meetings take place with information being cascaded and feedback acted upon
- Being responsible to the smooth operation of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
- Be flexible and able to travel to all Alderwood LLA sites to provide support if required

About You

To be considered as a Assistant Manager, you will need:

- At least two years’ experience of working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs
- At least a year’s experience of leading shifts and delegating duties to colleagues
- Knowledge of record keeping within a social care setting, including care plans, risk assessments, health action plans, ADPs and behaviour guidelines
- Experience of working with external stakeholders including CQC, care managers and relatives
- Person-focused planning processes
- A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or working towards)
- A GCSE level education, including Maths and English Language

Experience of conducting supervisions and appraisals would also be an advantage.

Other organisations may call this role Residential Home Supervisor, Care Home Supervisor, Assistant Care Home Manager, Deputy Care Home Manager, Deputy Residential Home Manager, Team Coordinator

The organisation is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and will require the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing their role. It is expected that all staff are committed to safeguarding and working within the guidelines set out by Alderwood for vulnerable people.

Alderwood LLA are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking a new rewarding role as a Assistant Manager, please apply via the button shown.

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