Apprentice Deputy Care Manager

Summary

Join us as an Apprentice Deputy Care Manager, gaining hands-on experience while completing a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care. With mentorship, training, and a clear path to becoming a Registered Manager, this is your chance to grow in a supportive environment and make a difference in care. Apply now!

Wage: £25,350 a year
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Training course: Leader in adult care (level 5)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an Apprentice Deputy Care Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing day-to-day staffing issues, including rota management
Completing staff supervisions and supporting their professional development
Writing, reviewing, and updating support plans and risk assessments
Supporting and mentoring staff to deliver high-quality care
Providing hands-on support when necessary, leading by example
Monitoring the quality of care to ensure compliance with standards
Liaising with health and social care professionals to meet service user needs
Ensuring staff training is up to date and meets regulatory requirements
Promoting a positive and supportive team culture
Contributing to the overall smooth running of the service

Where you’ll work

Bizspace Office

Corinium House

Corinium Avenue

Gloucester

GL4 3HX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Your training course

Leader in adult care (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents

Develop and apply systems and processes needed to ensure compliance with regulations and organisational policies and procedures
Implement strategies to support others to manage the risks presented when balancing individual rights and professional duty of care
Develop and apply systems and processes that monitor and sustain quality of the service, including assessments, care plans and service delivery
Lead and support others to work in a person centred way and to ensure active participation which enhances the well-being and quality of life of individuals
Encourage and enable both staff and people who access care and support to be involved in the co-production of how the service operates
Manage all resources in delivering complex care and support efficiently and effectively
Develop and lead implementation of organisational practices to create and sustain a culture that actively champions dignity and respects diversity, inclusion and fairness in the workplace
Develop and lead a culture that values courage in working in ways that may challenge workers’ own cultural and belief systems
Develop and implement organisational processes to ensure that records and reports are written clearly and concisely and to keep information safe and preserve confidentiality
Translate policy and guidance into understandable information for a range of audiences including people who access care and support, carers and families and other colleagues
Implement systems to train and support work colleagues to enable them to recognise and respond to potential signs of abuse and or unsafe practices, following organisational policies and procedures
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of organisational policies, systems and processes for safeguarding
Lead the implementation of policies, procedures and practices to manage health, safety and risk to individuals and others in health and social care to ensure compliance with legislation, standards and guidance
Implement health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices to create a culture that values health and well-being in the organisation
Monitor, evaluate and improve health, safety and risk management policies and practices in the service
Apply evaluated research and evidence-based practice in own setting
Take initiative to research and disseminate current drivers in the adult care landscape
Embed systems to improve performance of self and/or work colleagues through supervision, reflective practice and learning and development opportunities
Show a well-developed sense of their own behaviour and impact on others modelling a values-based culture
Create a supportive culture that values initiative and innovation and recognises the variety of skills of all within the service, both workers and individuals supported
Adopt a team approach, recognising contributions of team members and able to lead a team where required

Your training plan

The Apprentice Deputy Care Manager will train through:

On-the-job training: Gaining practical experience while working alongside experienced professionals
Workplace assessments: Regular evaluations by qualified assessors to track progress and competency
Office time: Dedicated hours to review learning materials, complete assignments, and reflect on training
Mentorship: Support and guidance from managers and team leaders to develop leadership and management skills
Structured learning: Completing the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care, blending practical application with theoretical knowledge

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Lead Adultcare (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Ultimate Independence Care Ltd is dedicated to providing high-quality care services tailored to meet individual needs. We focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being for those we support, offering a person-centered approach that ensures each individual receives compassionate and professional care. Our team is committed to fostering positive relationships and delivering care that empowers individuals to live fulfilling lives. As we expand, we're developing new opportunities within our administrative and staffing departments, making us a dynamic and growth-oriented organisation to work with.

https://uicare.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After completing the Apprentice Deputy Care Manager role and the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care, the expected career progression includes:

Registered Manager: You will have the opportunity to progress to a Registered Manager role, leading and managing a care service, overseeing staff, ensuring compliance, and driving high-quality care standards.
Senior Leadership Roles: Further opportunities to move into senior leadership positions within the organization, such as Regional Manager or Operations Manager, depending on career aspirations and business needs.
Specialist Management Roles: Opportunities to specialize in areas such as quality assurance, training, or service development within the adult care sector.
Further Qualifications: Potential to pursue further qualifications and professional development to support your continued career growth in adult social care management.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ULTIMATE INDEPENDENCE CARE L

Recruitment Department

recruitment@uicare.co.uk

01453704572

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299130.

Apply now

Closes in 5 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

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