Overview
We have an exciting role on offer within our Prevention, Provider, and Support Services as an Assistant Unit Manager.
We are currently looking for an Assistant unit manager to join our team at 22 Levick court, Middlesbrough councils in house short stay break service for adults with learning disabilities.
Levick Court offers short stay breaks for adults with learning disabilities and is a 24-hour service. The short stay breaks can range from one night to a number of weeks, depending on what the individuals and their families/ carers require.
We are registered with the CQC and are rated Good.
The building is purpose built, which ensures that we can meet the needs of a wide range of individuals who access our service. We have 16 en-suite bedrooms, spacious communal areas including multi-purpose activity rooms, impressive sensory room, media room and secure gardens available to those accessing our services.
We are seeking a focussed, motivated and positive individual, with experience of managing people, service and quality within learning disability services, who are passionate about promoting person centred care.
To be successful in this role you need to be working at a senior level already to apply for this role, having previous experience of managing a care setting. Your role is to oversee/maintain the care of individuals who access our service, working closely with the registered manger to achieve this.
You need a good understanding of CQC and Health and Safety legislation.
The successful candidate will have a vital role supporting the manager in overseeing administration tasks, whilst also being expected to work ‘on the floor’ with staff and lead the team by example. In the absence of the Registered Manager you will take responsibility for the day to day running of the care home and ensure all policy, procedures and legal requirements are adhered to within the specified timeframes.
In return we can offer you a structured management training portfolio, enhancements for working Sundays and Bank holidays.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact, Scott Griggs, Care Home Manager at Scott_Griggs@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call 01642 726493.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Salary: £36,363 – £38,220
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
