Applying for a role at Bridge Support will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019, Inclusive Excellence Award 2024-2025 and retained its Mindful Employer status for a further two years 2024-2026. Bridge cares passionately about all aspects of our staff’s working life, and we don’t just write it — we act on it too. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving our employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people. Put us to the test and apply today! As stated in the attached Job Description, this vacancy is subject to pre-Right to Work Checks, Career Checks, and an Enhanced DBS check. Bridge Support is committed to being an inclusive workplace, and our recruitment process is designed to be accessible to all interested applicants. Please note Bridge Support does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Initially, candidates who have been shortlisted will undergo a pre-screening telephone interview, and depending on the outcome candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview. The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Manager in the day-to-day running of the service and to deputise for the Manager in their absence. There is also an expectancy of being part of the Essex on-call rota. · Support the Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, deputising fully in their absence. · Provide day-to-day supervision, support and guidance to support workers, and take part in the Essex on-call rota. · Contribute to person-centred support plans, risk assessments and reviews for the people we support. · Help ensure compliance with, safeguarding procedures and Bridge Support’s policies. · Support with staff rotas, inductions and ongoing training to maintain safe staffing levels. · Build positive working relationships with families, commissioners and other professionals involved in people’s care. |
