Charity Jobs NI is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Positive Futures to recruit two dedicated, proactive, and supportive Deputy Service Managers. These pivotal roles offer the opportunity to significantly enhance and manage high-quality services, positively impacting the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism.

About Positive Futures:

Positive Futures is a leading organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries. We deliver person-centred support, promoting empowerment and independence, ensuring every individual achieves their aspirations.

About the Role:

As Deputy Service Manager, you'll assist the Service Manager in delivering exceptional services, ensuring they meet both organisational goals and individual needs. Your role includes strategic leadership, staff management, and maintaining high standards of care and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Support to Service Manager: Provide leadership, manage resources effectively, and ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement.
People Management: Recruit, train, mentor, supervise, and performance manage staff, promoting continuous professional development and effective communication.
Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain rigorous health and safety standards, overseeing regular checks and ensuring safe environments.
Professional Practice: Ensure adherence to Positive Futures' mission, values, and relevant professional standards.
General Management: Foster positive relationships with stakeholders, manage risks effectively, and continually seek service improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential: Minimum Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification with 2 years’ relevant experience OR 4 years’ experience in Health and Social Care; at least 2 years’ management or supervisory experience; current or eligible registration with NISCC.
Desirable: Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injuries.

Skills:

Strong leadership, effective communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience.

Why Join Positive Futures:

Meaningful Impact: Positively transform the lives of individuals and families every day.
Professional Growth: Benefit from comprehensive training, career development, and support.
Supportive Workplace: Inclusive, collaborative work environment with a robust benefits package.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Full-time

Location:

Mid-Ulster (responsible for services in the Cookstown and Magherafelt areas)

Salary:

£28,000–£33,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type:

Permanent

You might currently be working in roles such as:

Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Senior Support Worker, Service Coordinator, Team Leader, Health and Social Care Manager, or similar roles within health and social care settings.

Please Note:

Applications may be reviewed upon receipt, and this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is strongly advised.

Interested?

To apply, please submit your updated CV via our online application system or email directly to Charity Jobs NI at hello@charityjobsni.com. For further details or the full job description, please contact our team on 028 9248 2205.

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