Position: Deputy Manager – Learning Disability
Salary: £32,141
Hours: 43.75PW
Contract: Permanent (52 weeks)
Location: Lincoln
Benefits of working for Linkage:
Generous Annual Leave
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for 2 years’ membership)
Linkage Lottery cash prizes
Long Service bonus every 5 years
Recommend a friend bonus
Workplace pension scheme
Linkage Employee Perks & Discounts (BHSF)
We do not hold a sponsorship license, therefore if you are looking for sponsorship we will not be able to accept or process your application.
About the role:
Linkage Community Trust are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to form part of the senior support team within the Lincoln Care Hub, this is an exciting role where you will have responsibility for organising the day to day running of support services as delegated by the Registered Manager.
You’ll demonstrate excellent organisation skills in order to successfully arrange cover on staff rotas.
The role will involve:
· Assisting and monitoring the people we support with their personal health and care needs
· Organising the day to day running of the Support Service
· Supporting staff members with training and supervisions
· Organising Staff Rotas to include cover for holidays and illness
· Working with the Registered Manager to meet the needs and wishes of the people we support
· Working with the Registered Manager to meet CQC Requirements
· Providing a caring environment following specific procedures as detailed in their care plan, whilst maintaining respect and dignity
· The administration and recording of medication as per the medication system
· Informing the manager of any significant developments and /or difficulties within the care setting
· Arranging and accompanying the people we support to doctors, dentists and some social appointments as necessary
About you:
· Must have line management experience - Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
· Expectation for alternate weekend working and some night shifts
· Must be supportive of the choices made by the people we support, innovative and enthusiastic
· Must have experience in facilitating meetings with supporting professionals
· Have a good understanding of the mental capacity assessments and best interest process
· Able to remain patient in challenging situations and have an understanding approach towards the needs of individuals with learning difficulties
· Flexible approach to meeting the needs of the people we support
· Willing to undertake personal care when required
· Good IT skills
· Willing to complete in-house training and basic induction
About Linkage:
Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation. Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to our clients and students.
· Independence
· Honesty
· Respect
· Teamwork
We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people with learning difficulties and disabilities, by supporting them to be all they can be. As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer
All applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. You can initially apply by CV. Should you do this you will be asked to complete an application form for our safer recruitment process. Communication is undertaken via telephone & email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. Should you be offered a role you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. We welcome and value applications from all candidates who identify with our values and behaviours.
As an equal opportunities employer, Linkage Community Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Linkage.
Safeguarding is a priority for us. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Linkage pays full regard to safer recruitment practices and we ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works in the organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,141.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a level 3 Health & Social Care Qualification?
Work Location: In person
