We have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Manager to support our friendly, motivated teams within our Whitby (Caedmon) Service at Milewood Healthcare.
This isn’t just a job; this is making a difference in people’s lives every day.
This role is ideal for a Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge or an experienced Senior Care Worker looking to take the next step in their career.
About the role
Our Care Workers are enthusiastic about providing a high-quality and bespoke service to each of our service users, always putting those in our care at the heart of what we do. To ensure we can achieve this, the Deputy Manager role is to support the Registered Manager in their diverse tasks for the day to day management of the homes within a residential setting. This includes having a main focus on care planning, staff rota’s, training and support and the monitoring of the health and welfare of the service users.
To succeed in this position, you will need great communication and interpersonal skills so that you can form solid relationships with the Care Workers, service users and other colleagues.
Working within care means no two days are the same, and this role encompasses a range of tasks dependent on the service users needs.
We welcome applications for this role from candidates with care experience (ideally with some line management or senor care experience) in the following areas: Care Assistant, Care Worker, Healthcare, Health and Social Care, Support and Care Plans. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits

• Learning, development, and progression through funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Top quality induction and training programme to prepare you for your role
• Pension
• Blue Light Membership providing discounts to many shops and services
• Employee referral scheme
• Extensive wellbeing support by way of accessing specialist advice

Essential Criteria

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and reliability
• Detail orientated
• Hardworking and compassionate nature

Desirable criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Experience of working in a management or a senior care worker role

About the Company
Milewood is a name trusted in the North of England, Midlands and Suffolk to provide progressive residential and supported living services for adults with an intellectual disability.
With over 40 homes across the country, we see care from the service user’s point of view. That means enabling them to receive the choices and rights they are entitled to and to become as independent as possible within an inclusive community
We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and inclusion within our workplace. We are committed to developing a workplace where staff are treated with dignity and respect. We welcome and encourage interaction and enquiries from everyone, regardless of gender, race, age, marital status, religion or belief, disability or sexual orientation. Please contact careers@milewood.co.uk if you would like any further details or to provide feedback about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whitby, YO12 3EP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Senior Care Support: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Whitby, YO12 3EP (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person