Clinical Deputy Manager - Kenway Court, Southend on Sea

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  • Southend-on-Sea, Essex
  • £41,335 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Kenway Court we are recruiting for a Clinical Deputy Manager. We are looking for a candidate who holds their CQC registration and their Level 5 in Health and Social Care.The successful applicant will be required to hold a Nurses PIN.We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.Our disability services across adult care, childrens care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.Main duties of the jobAs Deputy Manager it will be your role to provide support to the staff and people supported. You will take full responsibility for the development and implementation of systems and processes, to ensure we are able to provide the highest quality of care and support.You will also be required to work with the relevant governing bodies on new business opportunities for the service.About usKenway Court is a residential, community-focused care home in Southend-on-Sea.The service supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities. People who live at Kenway Court have wide individual choice, with active support from staff. Our service offers nursing support to those with complex needs.Our home is a large accessible building. Our spacious and welcoming environment provides modern facilities with daily nursing care.Shaftesburys homes in England deliver residential support and nursing care for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. We are committed to creating caring communities that promote inclusion and wellbeing for the people we support. We combine enabling support with a vibrant home life, and maximise opportunities for residents to enjoy a full and independent life.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£41,334.93 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberB0490-25-0008Job locationsLivability5 KenwaySouthend-on-seaSS2 5DXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo ensure that regulatory requirements are met across the services of responsibility. To take full responsibility for the management of the service/s and to provide the highest quality of care and support to the people we support. To work with the delivery team and Quality, Compliance and Innovation Team to ensure the services are rated good or outstanding or equivalent depending on the regulator. To support in the organic growth of the service. Main Duties 1. To oversee the day to day running of the services you are allocated to, this includes: Ensure the rotas are completed well in advance and the appropriate blend of requirements are matched to the rota to ensure we meet all of the people we support needs Ensure that rotas are completed in line with contractual arrangements Ensure you monitor the quality of records by using sampling methods Ensure accident/incident records investigated and any lessons learnt are embedded into practice Ensure safeguarding records are investigated and all appropriate sign off is given Implement and monitor operating systems in accordance with policies and procedures and ensure these are being audited on a regular basis Complete regular finance audits to ensure that the people we supports money is being managed in accordance with their care plans. To ensure that the service is compliant with regulation and the placing bodies requirements To undertake referral assessments and mobilise new contracts Job Description & Person Specification Page 2 of 7 Clinical Deputy Manager To ensure that keyworkers are allocated to the people we support and that the arrangements are working for the people we support To ensure that the team work with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring that the people we support have access to the best support that meets their needs To ensure that all appropriate health and safety arrangements are in place 2. To support our delivery teams Provide direct supervision to support staff and team leaders Provide onsite coaching and mentoring of staff teams Ensure that you work in a way that supports the wellbeing of the staff team Lead staff meetings Identify staff training needs and plan to meet these in conjunction with the team leader and area manager Ensure staff personal development is ongoing to meet the needs of the people we support 3. To contribute to the development of the services Promote and support inclusion throughout the service, identifying and discussing employment and leisure opportunities in the community To monitor KPIs for the people we support to ensure that each of the people we support are active citizens in their community To undertake an annual review for all the people we support To induct new staff into systems, policies and procedures Review the annual service improvement plan monthly and to annually develop plans for the coming two years Ensure that you model the values of Shaftesbury 4. To maintain effective Communication Develop and maintain effective communication systems within the service. Ensure that key organisational messages are cascaded to the delivery teams Ensure you communicate to the Area Manager Ensure effective communication with families and support partners Ensure relationships are developed and maintained with health and social care professionals Ensure people we support and family forums are embedded into our development plans 5. Additional duties Clinical Deputy Manager will be required to participate in local on call and sleepover arrangements where service needs dictate Undertake other duties as required Promote the organisation in a positive manner Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo ensure that regulatory requirements are met across the services of responsibility. To take full responsibility for the management of the service/s and to provide the highest quality of care and support to the people we support. To work with the delivery team and Quality, Compliance and Innovation Team to ensure the services are rated good or outstanding or equivalent depending on the regulator. To support in the organic growth of the service. Main Duties 1. To oversee the day to day running of the services you are allocated to, this includes: Ensure the rotas are completed well in advance and the appropriate blend of requirements are matched to the rota to ensure we meet all of the people we support needs Ensure that rotas are completed in line with contractual arrangements Ensure you monitor the quality of records by using sampling methods Ensure accident/incident records investigated and any lessons learnt are embedded into practice Ensure safeguarding records are investigated and all appropriate sign off is given Implement and monitor operating systems in accordance with policies and procedures and ensure these are being audited on a regular basis Complete regular finance audits to ensure that the people we supports money is being managed in accordance with their care plans. To ensure that the service is compliant with regulation and the placing bodies requirements To undertake referral assessments and mobilise new contracts Job Description & Person Specification Page 2 of 7 Clinical Deputy Manager To ensure that keyworkers are allocated to the people we support and that the arrangements are working for the people we support To ensure that the team work with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring that the people we support have access to the best support that meets their needs To ensure that all appropriate health and safety arrangements are in place 2. To support our delivery teams Provide direct supervision to support staff and team leaders Provide onsite coaching and mentoring of staff teams Ensure that you work in a way that supports the wellbeing of the staff team Lead staff meetings Identify staff training needs and plan to meet these in conjunction with the team leader and area manager Ensure staff personal development is ongoing to meet the needs of the people we support 3. To contribute to the development of the services Promote and support inclusion throughout the service, identifying and discussing employment and leisure opportunities in the community To monitor KPIs for the people we support to ensure that each of the people we support are active citizens in their community To undertake an annual review for all the people we support To induct new staff into systems, policies and procedures Review the annual service improvement plan monthly and to annually develop plans for the coming two years Ensure that you model the values of Shaftesbury 4. To maintain effective Communication Develop and maintain effective communication systems within the service. Ensure that key organisational messages are cascaded to the delivery teams Ensure you communicate to the Area Manager Ensure effective communication with families and support partners Ensure relationships are developed and maintained with health and social care professionals Ensure people we support and family forums are embedded into our development plans 5. Additional duties Clinical Deputy Manager will be required to participate in local on call and sleepover arrangements where service needs dictate Undertake other duties as required Promote the organisation in a positive mannerPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Managers taking the Level 5 Diploma should use the full breadth of QCF units available to ensure they achieve a qualification that is relevant to the role they are carrying out.
  • Will need to apply to the relevant regulator for Registered Manager status and undergo the Commissions interview to determine suitability.
  • Evidence of continued professional and personal development.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Managers taking the Level 5 Diploma should use the full breadth of QCF units available to ensure they achieve a qualification that is relevant to the role they are carrying out.
  • Will need to apply to the relevant regulator for Registered Manager status and undergo the Commissions interview to determine suitability.
  • Evidence of continued professional and personal development.

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