Deputy Manager

Derbyshire Community Health Services has a great opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our Perth House Pathway 2 Team in Derby. We are looking for a Deputy Manager with patient centred approach and a passion for delivering high quality, safe and effective service. What really matters to us is providing for all of our patients an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers person centred, strength-based outcomes. The post holder will support the CQC Registered Manager in the delivery of high - quality, safe and effective 24- hour community support bed reablement services. Please note - sponsorship is not possible for this role in line with the Home Office eligibility requirements., The deputy will contribute to maintaining regulatory compliance, service quality, safeguarding, workforce development and coordination, and operational leadership. They will deputise for the Registered Manager as required, providing visible leadership and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, learning and accountability. The deputy will have day to day management responsibility for staff within the community support bed and assessment service, providing clear leadership, supervision, and support. This includes absence management, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, and contributing to a positive and professional working environment. Will be responsible for the coordination of staffing rota to ensure safe staffing levels, service continuity and effective use of resources. The deputy will ensure high-quality, personal centred care in the community support bedded unit. They will assist the multidisciplinary team with holistic assessments, reablement plans and progress reviews to encourage independence and safe discharge. The deputy will monitor care practices to meet CQC standards, safeguarding, and polices while overseeing risk assessments, clinical observations, medication support and tailored interventions. As a role model, they will maintain dignity, respect, safety, and wellbeing in all care, involving individuals and families in decisions and ensuring their needs and preferences are respected.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
• Mandatory training relevant to care, safequarding and CQC compliance
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and fundamental standards
• Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
• NVQ Level 4/5 in leadership & Management in Care (or willingness to work towards
• Training in supervision, coaching or staff development
Experience and Knowledge Essential
• Experience working within health or social care services
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and fundamental standards
Desirable
• Experience working in reablement community, residential or community support bed services, Excellent communication skills (written and verbal
• Able to work flexibly, including evening and weekends if required
  
  Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.