Deputy Residential Manager (Hereford)

Job description

Deputy Residential Care Manager 

Central Hereford 

Full time (37 hours per week) role to include aternate weekends

£30,816.86 (£16.02 per hour) – £33,926.13 (£17.63 per hour) + 10 % uplift for weekends 

National Star's Long-Term Residential provision, "Ledbury Road", in Hereford requires a Deputy Manager to work alongside the Registered Manager.

"Ledbury Road" is a home to 7 residents with a mix of learning and physical disabilities who love its vibrant atmosphere and sense of community.

As the Deputy Manager you will work alongside the Manager and the team, ensuring that the highest standards of care and support are provided to our residents. You will promote and maintain high standards through effective people management, quality assurance processes and leading by example.

You will work closely with all residents, and their families, ensuring they are able to live their lives as independently as possible, supporting their wellbeing and acting on their feedback.

You will be self-motivated, pro-active and enjoy using your own initiative to provide solutions and achieve great outcomes. You will have excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, and be able to implement those plans effectively.

With a relevant Level 3 qualification or above in health or social care alongside a minimum of two years' care experience, you should also have some experience of people management, although not necessarily in a care setting.

As a Deputy Manager you will be expected to work some early mornings, evenings and every other weekend.

National Star is committed to promote the highest standards of care, health and wellbeing and if you believe you have the attributes to lead and support the provision and team to achieve this then we would welcome your application.

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About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

How we will reward you

Our Golden Hello

It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical

Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.

Award-winning training

Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more