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Job Title: Assistant Manager
Reference Number: HCPA004281
Company Name: Protea Care Homes
Shifts Available: Days
Location: Watford
Type of Care Provider: Supported Living
Supporting individuals with: Learning Disability , Mental Health
Pay/Salary: £28000 Per Year
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - 09:00 - 17:00
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

Protea Care Homes is an established service provider for supported living for adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Illness.

 

We thrive to provide an environment that promotes independence and encourages move on for our Service Users . We currently have supported accommodation in London , Hertfordshire, Kent, Bedford and Coventry.

 

Why should I apply for this Assistant Manager job?

 

We have been expanding in the last couple of years which brings more opportunities for career progression.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Store discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme

 

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:  

 

  • Hertfordshire based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!  
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.  
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  

 

And a lot more... 

 

What does this Assistant Manager job involve?

 

  • You will be expected to support the Cluster Manager to manage a team to support vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and mental health diagnosis.
  • As the Assistant Manager you will be responsible to support the Cluster Manager with all aspects of running our small service.
  • Ensuring staff team enable the people we support to lead a valued, improved quality of life and work towards outcome focused goals.

 

Am I the right person for this Assistant Manager job?

 

  • Experience in providing care for residents with challenging behaviour , autism and dual diagnosis would be favourable as this is the client group that Protea has provided care for and has been most successful with.
  • You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to exercise clinical judgement in respect of assessing and managing risk. In addition, you need to be committed to the values and principles of recovery, and able to help deliver a safe, timely, caring and responsive service. 

 

Essential:

 

  • Previous management experience particularly challenging behaviour , autism and dual diagnosis.
  • Ability to work independently is critical
  • Effective management and team leadership skills.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach
  • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role