Assistant Unit Manager

Assistant Unit Manager (Residential)

Salary: Band: 9, £39,151 - £42,838 p.a, + 17% shift enhancement

Shift Pattern: Between 7:00am – 10:00pm, including every other weekend and bank holiday working

Russets is in Hilsea and accommodates up to 20 adults with a learning disability. This is made up of 7 permanent residents living in 2 flats within Russets and 10 respite beds.

Our Adult Social Care Service has 3 residential units in the city for adults. Therefore, it is envisaged that the post holder will be required to work across customer groups and within different services should the need arise.

What is the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a someone with substantial experience in a residential setting to join our team at Russets. As an active member of the management team, you will be responsible for supporting the manager and deputy manager to run the service. You will assist in managing care and support staff / team leaders/ and ancillary staff as well as being direct line manager to allocated staff. You will be responsible for supervisions, appraisals, probation meetings and to assist staff development. As well as supervising the day-to-day activities, staff rotas (ensuring adequate staffing on a daily basis in the unit), you will oversee ensuring that staff have the correct training, monitor leave requests, absence management and referrals to occupational health. You will keep clear and concise records and communicate effectively with health colleagues, other professionals and relatives.

Who is the person?

With substantial experience in a residential setting working with cognitive behaviour/autism/learning disability/complex needs, you will have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Adult Care (or equivalent) and a comprehensive understanding of Care Quality Commission regulations. You will have experience of supervising/managing staff and knowledge of staff rotas to ensure the correct staff levels for the service maintained. With excellent verbal communication skills, you will have the ability to work with a diverse group of people and have a calm nature to deal with emergency situations. You must be competent to conduct any investigations following any concern and/or incidents raised and to record and report your findings appropriately. You will have the ability to keep accurate and up to date records and systems and a good understanding of as you will be required to implement and maintain systems within the quality assurance framework. You will need to work well under pressure and be proactive in your decision making, whilst maintaining a professional approach.

Please read the job profile for the full details of the role as well as what skills/experience you require in order to undertake the role.

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