Deputy Service Manager

Ready to lead in supported living? Join us as Deputy Service Manager and help adults with complex needs achieve greater independence.Deputy Service ManagerSalary: £32,000 per annumLocation: Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3QW, supporting a large service in ChipsteadHours: Full time, 37.5 hours per weekWorking pattern: Five days per week across Monday to Sunday, including participation in the on call rota and night spot checks where requiredBenefits include: Performance driven bonus scheme, 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays, pension and ongoing developmentAbout Transforming SupportAt Transforming Support, our vision is to help people live quality lives, achieve their goals and exercise genuine choice and control.We provide person centred services that recognise individual strengths and create the right environment for exceptional outcomes to flourish. We aim to be outstanding for the people we support, our communities, our colleagues and the organisations we work alongside.The roleThis is an opportunity to move your leadership career forward while helping shape the quality and direction of a large supported living service.As Deputy Service Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead the staff team, oversee day to day operations and maintain safe, effective and person centred support.The service supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and other complex needs. You will help ensure that every person receives support built around their individual strengths, choices and aspirations.You will be a visible and approachable leader, giving colleagues the guidance they need, building effective relationships with professional teams and helping the service continue to develop.It is a role with genuine responsibility and influence. You will contribute to decisions about quality, staffing, assessments, new placements, service improvement and the effective use of resources.What you'll be doingOverseeing the operational management of the staff teamSupporting, guiding and motivating colleagues to deliver consistently high standardsWorking with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to coordinate effective supportPromoting person centred, recovery focused and non-medical approaches to wellbeingSupporting assessments and helping people move safely into the serviceMaintaining high standards of quality and governance through audits and Service Improvement PlansWorking with the Registered Manager to monitor budgets and use resources effectivelyWhat you'll needYou will need:Experience of managing or supervising a teamExperience supporting adults with autism or learning disabilitiesThe confidence to provide clear operational leadership within a busy supported living serviceExperience developing services that respond to the needs of local communitiesExperience building productive partnerships with other organisationsStrong communication, organisation and decision making skillsA clear commitment to person centred support, dignity and independenceYou must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.What you'll get£32,000 per annumBonus scheme driven by performance28 days' annual leave including bank holidaysPension schemeDiscounts on food and drink, health, beauty and moreEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOngoing training and progression opportunitiesThe opportunity to develop your leadership experience alongside a Registered ManagerA role where you can directly influence service quality, team performance and individual outcomesHow to applyIf you have experience leading a team within adult social care and are ready to take greater responsibility for service quality, colleagues and the lives of the people you support, we would like to hear from you.Please apply with an up to date CV. Suitable applicants will be contacted about the next stage of the recruitment process.No agencies, please.TPBN1_UKTJ