Deputy Home Manager

We're looking for a Deputy Home Manager with a passion for delivering high quality care.

Oakhurst Lodge is an 8 bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

The home is located on the outskirts of the New Forest in a community setting between Southampton and Lyndhurst. Within the service we have a number of communal areas including lounges, dining room, spacious kitchen and an activity room, in addition, each individual has their own en-suite bedrooms.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Ensure the team provides safe, sound & supportive care to the people they support
• Be a role model to your team & provide effective leadership & management
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, family members, local authorities & regulatory bodies to deliver a high-quality service & promote a positive culture
• Meet quality targets to ensure the service is providing the best support & care possible.

• NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care
• A talented leader with strong line management & communication skills
• Experienced within a mental health setting & a multidisciplinary team
• An effective people, time & task manager with a proven track record of working with varied stakeholders in the delivery of outstanding care.

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks