Deputy Manager - Teddington

FitzRoy are recruiting a Deputy Manager to join our team in Teddington. We support 30 people across 4 services with learning disabilities and autism, some of whom are non verbal.

We provide person centred support and we are looking for those that are ready for a challenge, can use their own initiative, think outside the box, and are highly motivated and passionate individuals.

Purpose of the Job

You will empower and develop the team to ensure a sustainable, quality person-centred service is provided, which can truly transform people’s lives. You will be able to develop relationships with people we support and their families and have strong organisational skills, demonstrating your ability to prioritise your workload effectively and accurately.

You will lead and develop your team to provide sustainable quality services which truly transform people’s lives. You will also help manage the quality, compliance, rota and financial requirements of the services for which you are responsible

Outline of Responsibilities and Duties

Service Development

Ensure person centred approaches are in place to deliver the outcomes the people we support want and develop activities and plans which truly transform the lives of the people we support according to their needs, wishes and aspirations

Engage with the local community and promote the involvement of the people we support and Fitzroy’s profile

Complete regular audits for quality, compliance, and business performance in line with Fitzroy requirements and report on progress, creating effective action plans for improvement where needed

Create and review annual business plans and take action to meet agreed performance indicators

Provide a safe working environment for the people we support, staff members and visitors

Team and Resource Management

Recruit, develop and motivate staff members and volunteers to meet the needs of the people we support to empower them to deliver a quality service which is always compliant

Ensure team members are performance managed effectively, giving clear expectations for standards.

Identify areas of key responsibilities for staff members which develop their roles, adds value to the service for the people we support and engages them fully as members of the Fitzroy team

Ensure rotas are effectively managed to utilise resources efficiently to meet the needs of the people we support

Be accountable for the financial performance of your location and for the financial plans for the people you support.

Ensure all records and reports are completed in an accurate and timely way and that administrative processes are adhered to

Communication Excellence

Ensure opportunities arise for the people you support to have a voice in their service, FitzRoy and the wider community in as many ways as possible

Promote the meaningful, active involvement of the people we support in the continuation of quality services

Promote equal opportunities, cultural diversity and the rights of people and ensure everyone is treated with respect and dignity

Establish and maintain effective communications with the people we support, their families, the local community, and local professional networks

Positively manage internal communications to ensure staff members, volunteers, the people we support, and family members are aware of key decisions and keep the organisation informed through the line management structure

Maintain a strong customer focus through continuous improvement

About you:

Care Sector experience is essential

You will have excellent computer skills with attention to detail and problem solving a high priority

You will be highly customer focused, a strong team player and be data and process driven

You will be tenacious and diligent with the ability to multi-task and work to deadlines