Job Overview

Deputy Home Manager

Next Steps is a transitional mental health service for working age adults. We are part of Tristone Healthcare and provide gender specific services within Greater Manchester. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join us as the Deputy Home Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join us and make a significant impact on the lives of the vulnerable people we care for.

Job Role:
As the Deputy Home Manager, you will:

• Positively support the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the administration, care, catering, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance functions of the service
• Deputise for the function of the Registered Manager during their absence, while, at all times, supporting the decisions made by the Registered Manager
• Maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice
• Manage the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time with the Registered Provider

The Deputy Manager's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their well-being
• The efficient and effective day-to-day management of the human resources involved in providing care through the staff team and ensuring that the required standards are maintained
• Ensuring all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date
• To ensure all staff at the service receive formal supervision and appraisals
• Oversee the duty rota monthly in advance, ensuring the correct number of staff and skill mix as needed
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

• Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service

The ideal candidate:

You'll have:

• A UK driving licence, and the ability to reliably commute to the home

• An NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (for the right candidate we are willing to offer training pathways to this qualification)

All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

About Us

Next Steps is a transitional mental health service for working age adults. Next Steps provides care and treatment for adults, aged 18-65 years, suffering from a wide range of mental health disorders.

We offer a unique comprehensive package of benefits to employees and their families. This includes:

• Medicash benefits include additional perks and financial help with health-related costs such as: optical, dental, specialist consultations and diagnostic tests, complementary therapies, alternative therapies, prescriptions, inoculations & flu jabs, chiropody, health screening, stress support, virtual GP, gym discounts

• Life Assurance/ Critical Illness Insurance

• Discretionary Bonus scheme