Job responsibilities
Time to move your career forward by joining the team at Lichfield House as Deputy Home 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 severe 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 Home 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 Home 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 Home 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, mainly weekdays, 9am to 4:30pm , but would expect some flexibility across 7 days depending on the needs of the service at the time.
Things that you will have:
- Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards
- 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:1 Lichfield Lane,Twickenham, London,TW2 6LA
1 Lichfield Lane provides a specialist residential service for adults of all gender identities who have a learning disability, or who are autistic, and have behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be of concern/distress. Residents may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems.
The aim of the service is to encourage individuals to lead a full and purposeful life, enabling them to live more independently in the heart of the community. This is achieved through a programme of active community engagement, that promotes meaningful social networks and the development of bespoke coping strategies.
This also supports developing further independence and social skills, including participating in meal preparation, learning about safety measures both in their environment and out in the community.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual salary of £28,581
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has 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
