Deputy Service Manager

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We are Eden Futures, and we deliver exceptional support services for people aged 18 and over who have learning disabilities, autism, mental ill health and associated complex needs. We have an opportunity for a developing leader who wishes to take their next steps into management and become a Deputy Service Manager within our Supported Living Services, where our teamsupportindividuals in their own homes as well as out in the community, helping them to live as independently as possible. The Deputy Service Manager will be released from shift to carry out the role for 2-3 shifts per week. *Roles are paid an annual salary of £25,600, based on a 37.5 hour working week. The salary shown is as a per annum equivalent for illustrative purposes only. Successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment. Please note: Eden Futures are unable to offer sponsorship for this position Main Responsibilities Assist in the recruitment of new staff, ensuring new members of staff are successfully inducted and the correct training is received With guidance and training, provide structured supervision to the staff team and assist with personal reviews Identify areas for training / development Help lead staff meetings, ensuring they are conducted in a professional and constructive manner Provide or source hands-on clinical guidance, support and leadership in relation to best practice when supporting people who challenge under the guidance of the Service Manager Undertake on-call duties as required Respond to poor performance or conduct issues in a fair and consistent manner by reporting to the Service Manager so an action plan can be agreed Monitor attendance and conduct return-to-work interviews Ensure staff complete timesheets / annual leave requests are dealt with appropriately Undertake on-call alongside colleagues as appropriate, ensuring the service is effectively managed seven days a week Understand the wider implications of the business in relation to the commissioning process, audit, and inspection (CQC etc.) Attend and contribute to management meetings and other team meetings to discuss and share information and progress Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders i.e. Adult Social Care & Health, CCGs etc. Lead by example in enabling the service users to live fulfilling lives based around their individual needs and aspirations. Promote joint working when overseeing the transition for new / moving service users

ensuring all support needs are met both within the transition period and ongoing. Ensure service users receive their commissioned hours and manage the delivery of those hours in line with service users needs and preferences Generate person-centred support plans for all service users and ensure the ongoing review of the appropriateness to their needs in partnership with managers and staff Ensure appropriate risk assessments are in place and implemented to safeguard the wellbeing of the service users. Work in conjunction with the wider team and the multi-disciplinary team for those of a more complex nature The Ideal Candidate A developing leader with desire to progress into a managerial role Ideally you will have previous experience in a Supported Living or Residential service Experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health conditions is preferable Be willing to undertake further training or development which is deemed essential to fulfilling your role Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, demanding role About The Company Eden Futures is about enabling people to live fulfilling lives in whatever circumstances people choose. We support people to be as independent as possible to achieve what they want to with their lives. Our overall aim as an organisation is to provide a high-quality service that empowers Service Users to lead normal lives, and to be the provider of choice. Our purpose is our people, our culture is Platinum Eden Futures has been awarded Platinum accreditation by Investors in People

the highest level of recognition an organisation can achieve. To become a Platinum organisation, Investors in People look for more than just performance

they look for purpose, trust, continuous improvement, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. They look for companies where: Leadership is people-centric and values-driven Learning and development are embedded in everyday work Engagement is measured, acted on, and constantly improved Values are not just written

theyre lived Innovation, inclusion, and giving back are part of the culture At Eden Futures, we often say were a true peoples organisation, and this award shows that we truly live up to it. Our people are the heart of our company. This accreditation reflects how we lead, how we support one another, and how weve built a culture where every voice matters. Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We are an inclusive employer and make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. At Eden Futures we support vulnerable adults and therefore roles that require contact with our service usersare exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered protected. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Its a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults.

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