Deputy Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team at Yorkshire Supported Living, based in Huddersfield.

Supported Living in Huddersfield (Ashfield & Gledcliffe) provides six tenancies. The service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association.

We know how important it is for individuals to have the right support so they can live the life they want to live.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. This specialist service supports individuals who may have been previously detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement with in the local community.

Your Day-to-Day...

You'll be working 40 hours a week in Yorkshire supported living with adults who have a learning disability, Autism and other complex needs.

• Ensure the team provides safe, sound & supportive care to the people they support
• Be a role model to your team & provide effective leadership & management
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, family members, local authorities & regulatory bodies to deliver a high-quality service & promote a positive culture
• Meet quality targets to ensure the service is providing the best support & care possible.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A talented leader with strong line management & communication skills
• Experienced within a mental health setting & a multidisciplinary team
• An effective people, time & task manager with a proven track record of working with varied stakeholders in the delivery of outstanding care.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Salary £37180pa
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Huddersfield

HD1 4HP

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)