Deputy Manager - Short Breaks Service
| Posting date: | 28 March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.53 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2024 |
| Location: | Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
| Company: | Sense |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 239003 |
Summary
Could you be a Sense Deputy Care Manager?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team in Rotherham as a Deputy Care Manager for our New Children's Short Breaks Service.
This is a 1 year Fixed Term role working 18 hours per week. There is possibility for the term to be extended.
We are offering £28,334 per annum pro rata (£14.53 per hour)
The service will operate Monday to Friday 3pm to 9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. (During school holidays 9am-3pm)
As a Deputy Care Manager, you will be responsible for managing referrals, and leading a small dedicated team providing support and engaging activities for children with complex and challenging support needs.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
Positive, with a can-do attitude.
Committed, flexible team player.
Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
Knowledge of person-centered planning and health and safety
Experienced in supervising and developing teams
Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care desirable
Previous experience in the management of services
Experience in the education sector desirable
Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
Full person specification is attached below.
No two days will be the same
This role in Rotherham might include:
Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Centre
Lead and manage a team of Specialist Support Workers
Plan activities to support well being
Support individuals / groups within the Centre and community.
Provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service
To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
Full job specification is attached below.
Benefits
32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
Free life assurance policy.
Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
Cycle to work scheme.
Travel season ticket loans.
Enhanced sick pay.
Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
Free DBS check if your role needs one.
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
Ongoing development opportunities
Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.
Ready to make a difference?
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview, in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team in Rotherham as a Deputy Care Manager for our New Children's Short Breaks Service.
This is a 1 year Fixed Term role working 18 hours per week. There is possibility for the term to be extended.
We are offering £28,334 per annum pro rata (£14.53 per hour)
The service will operate Monday to Friday 3pm to 9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. (During school holidays 9am-3pm)
As a Deputy Care Manager, you will be responsible for managing referrals, and leading a small dedicated team providing support and engaging activities for children with complex and challenging support needs.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
Positive, with a can-do attitude.
Committed, flexible team player.
Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
Knowledge of person-centered planning and health and safety
Experienced in supervising and developing teams
Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care desirable
Previous experience in the management of services
Experience in the education sector desirable
Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
Full person specification is attached below.
No two days will be the same
This role in Rotherham might include:
Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Centre
Lead and manage a team of Specialist Support Workers
Plan activities to support well being
Support individuals / groups within the Centre and community.
Provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service
To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
Full job specification is attached below.
Benefits
32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
Free life assurance policy.
Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
Cycle to work scheme.
Travel season ticket loans.
Enhanced sick pay.
Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
Free DBS check if your role needs one.
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
Ongoing development opportunities
Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.
Ready to make a difference?
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview, in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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