Deputy Registered Manager

Time to move your career forward by joining the team at Dove House as Deputy Registered Manager and help people with a learning disability and/or autism to build a brighter future. 

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide support to people who may be living with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. The service users may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems.

From facilitating the development of a quality social care service to meeting financial targets to deputising as the service lead, including on call duties, you will be the Registered Managers right-hand person, ensuring the smooth running of the service.

With experience from within the care sector as a senior employee, you will assist with the strategic development of the care home, which will see you abide by and work towards Elysium’s objectives and business plans.

What you will be doing

You will support the Registered Manager to lead the team in providing high-quality care and support to people with Learning Disabilities and Autism, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.

As the Deputy Registered Manager, you will empower the individuals we support and deliver supervision to staff in order to ensure the delivery of great care. Working alongside the Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service, manage budgets, leading by example and acting as a role model to all members of the team, you will help create a positive learning environment making a real difference and changing lives for the better. Other duties include: 

• Supporting the Registered Manager to prepare for contract reviews and represent the organisation in respect of service delivery.
• Supporting the Registered Manager to create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within the home.
• Ensuring the appropriate number and skill mix of staff on duty at any given time subject to company protocol and the needs of the service users.
• Planning, implementing and monitoring the Person Centred Approach to care within the home.

*Working 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility across the 7 days, as exact shift times will vary depending on the needs of the service at the time.

Things that you will have

• Charge Nurse (Level One)
• Effective NMC Registration
•  An excellent track record in a senior role within the healthcare sector.
•  An understanding of learning disabilities, epilepsy and sensory processing issues.
• A passion for improving clinical quality and care.
• Strong leadership skills.

Where you will be working

Location: Colliery Road, Creswell, Worksop S80 4BX

Be part of a new team at this 6 bedded residential service for adults under 65 years with a learning disability, autism and sensory and communication differences.

Dove House is a specialist, robust service to support people with ongoing complex needs and behaviours that challenge who are stepping down from hospital or to avoid an inappropriate admission to hospital and to enable them to return to their home area. The model was introduced to emulate community care for individuals with complex needs in robust, spacious accommodation. 

The services are staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Nurses and Support Workers.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £46,637
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking 
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.