Deputy Manager - Three-Month Secondment

A great opportunity to develop your management skills and take the next step in your career.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced colleague to join us as a Deputy Manager on a three-month secondment, working across two busy and rewarding services.

You will work equally across both services and report directly to the Registered Manager.

Could you be the next person to help our teams thrive?

We're looking for a committed and confident individual to join us as Deputy Manager, supporting two services and helping ensure the people we support continue to have choice, independence and opportunities to live life their way.

Your next career opportunity could start here.

This three-month secondment offers the chance to develop your management skills, take on new responsibilities and make a positive difference across two services.

About the Services

service 1 - supports six people who lead active lives within their local community. The people we support are able to make decisions about many aspects of their day-to-day lives and have a variety of independent living skills.

Service 2 - supports four people, with one additional vacancy. The people we support have a range of higher mobility and communication needs, with two people using specialist wheelchairs. Everyone enjoys getting out and about and spending time in their local community.

Working across both services will give you valuable experience of supporting people with different needs and developing your leadership and management skills.

About the Role

This is a hands-on management role where you will work alongside the Registered Manager and wider teams to ensure both services continue to provide high-quality, person-centred support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working equally across Crummock Road and Beech Avenue.
• Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day management of both services.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to staff teams.
• Promoting high-quality, person-centred support.
• Helping ensure the needs, choices and aspirations of the people we support remain at the heart of everything we do.
• Taking part in the management on-call rota, shared with other managers.
• Providing on-shift or sleep-in cover when required to support the services.

Working Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Working hours will generally be 8:30am - 4:30pm or 9:00am -5:00pm
• Participation in the management on-call rota
• On-shift or sleep-in cover may occasionally be required

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to develop their leadership skills and take the next step in their career.

You will need to be organised, reliable and confident working across different services, with a genuine commitment to supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role.

If you're ready to broaden your experience, build your management skills and make a real difference across two services, we'd love to hear from you.

Work with Walsingham and make a real difference to people's lives

Walsingham Support has been operating across England and Wales since 1986. We enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and other complex needs. We're different because we pride ourselves on putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do. We do this by delivering specifically tailored support for every individual we work with.

At Walsingham Support, our staff teams are the linchpin of our organisation and they are passionate about our ambition. We work in an equal and diverse society in which people with disabilities are citizens in their own right. We support them so that they can reach their own potential. By working with Walsingham Support, you'll be supporting disabled people live their lives to the full.

Our Vision:

• Walsingham Support will grow to become a leader in the social care sector to meet the evolving needs of people we support and the higher expectations they have around how they live.
• We will reinforce the voices of all those with learning disabilities, autistic people and other complex needs to challenge the status quo, disrupt perceived limitations and influence sector wide change.

Our Mission:

• We see the person not the limitations. We work alongside adults with complex needs to fulfil their life aspirations. We employ and develop exceptional people. We are agile, continuously learning as we respond to evolving needs.

Our Values:

• People Focused: Whether it is staff or the people we support, we strive for people to live their best lives.
• One Team: Achieving meaningful outcomes by coming together to create a friendly, proactive and inclusive culture.
• Say it as it is: Every voice is heard and respected, we encourage open and transparent communication.
• Ambitious: Determined to be the best in everything we do.

When we hire new people, we look for team players who take pride in what they do and adopt a can-do attitude. Each and every member of the team plays a vital role in making a huge difference to individual lives by helping them to reach their full potential. In return, well help you to exceed your career ambitions, aims and aspirations.

Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support

We collected some comments from our team members from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys.

Here is what they said:

• "...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care..."
• "...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute..."
• "...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker..."
• "...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...my manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."
• "...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."

Come and work at Walsingham Support - we value our teams.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR A CHARITY

Working for a charity can offer a range of unique benefits compared to working for a commercial business. If it is your first time applying for a job at a charity organisation below are some of the notable differences between us and a commercial, corporate organisation:

• Sense of Purpose: Many people find working for a charity to be more personally fulfilling because they contribute to a cause or mission that aligns with their values. The sense of purpose derived from making a positive impact on society can be a powerful motivator.
• Social Impact: Charities typically focus on addressing social issues, whether it's healthcare, education, poverty, or the environment. Working for a charity allows employees to be part of efforts to create positive social change and improve the lives of others.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Charities often have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the diverse communities they serve. Employees may find themselves working alongside people with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
• Skill Development: Working for a charity may provide opportunities for employees to develop a wide range of skills. With limited resources, employees often take on multiple roles and responsibilities, allowing for skill diversification and professional growth.
• Community Engagement: Charities are usually deeply connected to the communities they serve. Employees may have the chance to engage directly with beneficiaries, volunteers, and community partners, fostering a strong sense of community and interconnectedness.
• Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: While this may not be universally true, some charities offer a more flexible work environment, recognising the passion and commitment of their employees. This can lead to increased job satisfaction and work-life balance.
• Positive Workplace Culture: Charities often foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture where employees share a common goal and work together to achieve it. This sense of camaraderie can contribute to a supportive and encouraging work environment.
• You are not making money for a board of Directors: At Walsingham, any surplus funds generated by the charity goes back into the care of the service users not pay bonuses to directors.
• Job Stability: According to Tori Utley's article for Forbes magazine in 2016, charities are less likely to take risks when expanding, so are less likely to suffer financially compared to companies that focus purely on profit. Many non-profit organisations do not have private owners, and they do not issue stock or pay dividends as rewards.