Deputy Manager - (Fixed Term 1 Year)

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Deputy Manager – Johnston Way (Fixed Term 1 Year)

Job Ref:              25-126-DM-JW-WEB

Job Role              Deputy Manager – (Fixed Term Contract: May 2025 – May 2026)

Location             1 Johnston Way, Lisburn, BT28 2XE

Salary                  Starting from £34,314 per annum (pro rata)

Hours                  37 Hours

Shift pattern to include evenings and weekends.

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.

The Service

Johnston Way is an Intensive Support Service in North Lisburn which provides a person-centred approach to service users with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

We work in partnership with Woven Housing Association and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust to provide support to individuals living in their own home.

Johnston Way consists of two bungalows designed to accommodate eight  individuals. Each  consists of communal living areas, kitchen areas and en suite bedrooms. There is also an enclosed garden area.

The Deputy Manager is expected to work on a rota basis to include evenings, weekends and public holidays

The Role

The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager ensuring the service meets Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards.

The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. They will ensure the delivery of quality care and support. The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 35 days leave (pro rata) inclusive of public and statutory holidays. This increases by 5 days after 5 years’ service and a further 2 after 10 years’ service.
• Pay Progression: Annual incremental pay increases on salary scale.
• Pension: Auto Enrolment Pension through Standard Life. Employer contribution 4%, employee 5%
• Occupational Sick Pay: Scheme that increases with length of service.
• Westfield Health: Cashback health scheme and free and confidential 24hour counselling service.
• Investor in People Platinum: Commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
• The successful candidate will be supported and trained in CPI Intervention.

Essential Criteria

1. A professional social work qualification and registered on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register, without condition.                  

OR

              A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council   register.                                      

OR                                                               

             An Allied Health Professional registered with the Health Professions Council, combined with a minimum of three years’ work experience in any health or social care setting with people who have significant needs. At least one years of this experience must be in a relevant management capacity in a health and social care setting.                               

OR                                                             

            Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults’ Management) Wales and Northern Ireland and be eligible for registration on appointment, combined

with a minimum of four years’ practice experience in any health and social care setting as above.

2. Experience of managing in a group living facility for people who have learning disabilities and significant associated needs.

3. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities.                                                                                    

4. Knowledge and experience of Positive Behaviour Support.                                                                                    

5. Effective communication and use of IT skills.

Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date: Friday, 2nd May 2025 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.