Assistant Care Manager (Hiring Immediately)

**Options Autism are hiring a Deputy Manager in the Chard region!****Join us to receive a £1500 welcome bonus, split between £750 after 1 monthservice and a further £750 after 6 months****Role: Deputy Manager****Salary:** **Up to £30,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)****Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week including approximately 3sleep-ins per month and a requirement to be on-call)****Location: Chard, Southwest****Essential: A Full UK Driving Licence, NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care(Adults)****How we reward you**We want our residents to have the best care possible, therefore we will makesure you are provided with the best care we can provide by way of thefollowing: * **Basic salary: Up to £30,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)** * **Sleep-ins paid at £63.00 per night extra** * **Earn £1000 by referring a friend** * Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year _(with options to purchase more and potential increments dependant on role)_ * Life Assurance * Pension scheme with options to increase your contributionsAnd market leading benefits offered through our **Flexible Benefits PlatformVista** that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: * A wide range of health and insurance benefits * 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more! * Cycle to Work Schemes * Electric Car Purchase Scheme * Critical illness cover * Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks**The Opportunity****Our next Deputy Manager will be someone who has:** * **Mandatory: A minimum of Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care (Adults)** * **Mandatory: A Full UK Driving Licence** * A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives. * Patience, resilience, and calmness.Some of your duties will include: * Supervising care staff and taking charge of the Home in the absence of the Registered Manager * Supporting and supervising the Service Users in the implementation of an individual programme of life skills, key skills and independence skills and leisure in their Home and the community * Administering medication in accordance with Company and Regulatory Body policies and procedures * Leading, supervising and motivating the care team within the home * Operating at all times in accordance with Company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies**WHO ARE WE** _**Outcomes First Group**_ _**Our Vision -** We believe that with a great education, everyneurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.__**Our Mission -** Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, theirfamilies, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing andlearning.__**Our Promise -** We are kind to ourselves and each other...We worktogether... and we make things happen.__Our Promise**** sits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sortof people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together,and behave. _ _It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. Itis easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience everyday. Its the golden thread that runs through every leader, team andindividual._**The Location**Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, are recruiting a Senior AdultSupport Worker to join our team within Somerset.At Ashcroft, care and support is provided for three young adults with learningdisability, autism and other care needs including sensory impairments andepilepsy. The accommodation provides an environment where stability andconsistency enable each individual to feel safe, secure, build self-esteem anddevelop life skills enabling independent living.Ashcroft is situated within walking distance of Chard town centre, which haslocal amenities such as health and leisure facilities, shops and cafés. Chardis central between Taunton and Yeovil, offering road links to the M5 and theA303, as well as major bus and train routes to popular commuter areas.Options Autism are Specialists in Education, Care and Therapy for young peoplewith autistic spectrum conditions, learning difficulties, complex behaviourassociated with autism and anxiety and mental health needs**To apply now please click Apply on Company Site and follow the on screeninstructions or call us today on 01204 927626 and speak to one our dedicatedtalent scouts!****We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fullyEnhanced DBS.****#2**