Deputy Manager

Join our Supported Living team, where your leadership and enthusiasm will be essential in supporting tenants across three homes in Sheppey. Our supported living service caters to individuals with complex needs, intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges, and were looking for a Deputy Manager who is passionate about making a positive impact.

As the Deputy Manager, you will advocate on behalf of the Home Manager, setting a clear and structured direction for both team members and tenants. A key aspect of your role will involve applying Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to understand the functions of behaviours effectively. With a strong foundation in PBS principles, you will work to identify the triggers and purposes behind specific behaviours, allowing you and your team to develop person-centred interventions that promote positive outcomes and enhance each tenant's quality of life.

You will play a central role in designing care plans, overseeing their implementation, and ensuring team alignment through staff meetings, conducting supervisions, and offering real-time guidance. In addition to direct support, you will actively engage and collaborate with other professionals including healthcare providers, social workers, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to each tenants care. This includes coordinating multidisciplinary meetings, sharing insights, and ensuring that all relevant information is communicated effectively to enhance the quality and consistency of our services.

You will also contribute to the service's administration and organisation, including participating in on-call duties. This position offers an exciting challenge for a motivated individual seeking growth within our management team. You can expect to receive exceptional support to help you build a long and rewarding career with us.

Requirements for the Deputy Manager role

4 years professional experience working with people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health difficulties.

3 years managerial experience

Health and Social Care qualification (minimum level 3) and a willingness to study for level 5 diploma

Experience in working in accordance with legal frameworks i.e. Dols, CoPs and CTOs

Good knowledge of CQC regulations

Care plan and risk assessment writing experience

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Presentation experience

Hold a full clean drivers license

See the attached Deputy Manager Job Description for a full list of duties and general responsibilities.

Deputy Manager Benefits

Salary negotiable dependent on experience (£26395 - £31497)

28 days holiday + bank holidays off

Sick pay

Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

Private health care

Company pension

Employee rewards scheme

Free meals on shift

Please feel free to contact us on (01795) (phone number removed) for a friendly and confidential chat if you have any questions about the role.

About Us

Cartref Homes was established in 1996 to provide leading levels of care to adults with complex needs, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. We are proud of our achievements as we help vulnerable adults to lead more fulfilling and independent lives.

We are based in Sittingbourne, Kent with facilities throughout Swale, Maidstone and Sevenoaks, and we have a rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission