Deputy Service Manager (Charity)

Do you…Want the chance to use and grow your skills and knowledge while making a difference to society?

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

If so… Leonard Cheshire offers you the chance to become part of a great team!

Leonard Cheshire is the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people. We are the largest disability non-profit organisation in the UK, with around 7,000 employees, and we support more than 20,000 disabled people across our global operations. We honour our past, drawing on our legacy to inspire us for the future. We are in the exciting process of transforming into a modern, relevant and sustainable organisation.

We offer an environment where you can work with great leaders and be part of a team who are passionate making a positive impact on the lives of disabled people. You will have opportunities to learn and grow in your role, building your skills and knowledge in partnership with others.

Position: Deputy Manager (RN)
Location: Fryers House - Romsey, Hampshire
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £18.50 per hour / £35,691 for 37 hours (£36,174 per annum FTE 37.5)
Benefits: Fair and competitive pay rates. Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit. Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell, depending on needs (salary sacrifice). Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates. Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice). Access to child-care vouchers (salary sacrifice). Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 31 October 2018

About the role:

The Deputy Manager will be supporting the Service Manager in the day to day operation of the service, you will deputise as directed in their absence and be responsible for the direct supervision and line-management of staff. You will be responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical & personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the customers.

About you:

- A level of professional development & registration as indicated by purchaser, regulator or Leonard Cheshire (this may include level 5 leadership in health and social care qualification), dependant on location
- Experience of providing direct personal and social care
- Experience of managing a team of support staff
- Experience of working with customers who have physical and / or learning disabilities
- Able to work flexibly in accordance with rostered hours

A satisfactory disclosures check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post

You may have experience of the following: Deputy Service Manager, Deputy Manager, Service Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Deputy Service Delivery Manager, Assistant Service Delivery Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Project Coordinator, Assistant Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Charity, Charities, Not For Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.