Job Introduction
We’re all about possibilities. Are you?
A great opportunity has arisen for a passionate, committed and enthusiastic person with a ‘can do ‘attitude to help build a strong community link for the people we support and our staff teams.
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Support manager/Senior to join our supported living locations across West Berkshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities and Autism to live their life their way.
What we do matters so we are looking for someone with a strong track record of sector based experience in a senior post. This role will be crucial in ensuring we can continue our goal of making a difference every day to those we support.
This is a fulltime role and you will need to work flexibly as required and be prepared to take part in the out of hours On-call rota.
You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
Affinity Trust does not presently hold a Sponsorship Licence and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a Licence.
What will we do?
We provide a package of benefits that make it that bit easier to be your best and we will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS.
You will be entitled to annual leave with the ability to buy additional leave.
Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24 hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
What will you do?
As a Deputy Support Manager you will assist in the day to day delivery of high-quality, safe and person - centred support.
You will foster excellent working relationships amongst all teams’, families, professionals,
referrers, and all other stakeholders.
Assist the Support Manager to improve the support people receive, identifying meaningful opportunities for involvement of people we support in shaping their life, their home and inputting into the organisation.
Lead by example and provide hands on support to people we support when required.
Deputise for the Support Manager in their absence and be willing to work flexibly according to the needs of the organisation.
If you want to empower people to live the life they choose and you share our values… Apply today.
Ready to do things differently? Submit your application.
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Please contact our recruitment team for further information: recruitment@affinitytrust.org
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/
This advert may close early if the people we support find their new support worker or sufficient applicants are received.
