We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team at Cygnet Hollyhurst.

Hollyhurst is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington, County Durham. The nurse-led team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.

In this role you’ll:

• Build professional relationships with the residents and staff at your establishment and throughout the company
• You will be able to communicate effectively with outside agencies to promote the service
•  Be responsible for working as part of a team and growing the staffing requirements to meet the needs of residents
•  Conduct and effectively manage the staff team.
•  Be required to have a share in on call duties
•  Be responsible for ensuring compliance is set out in line with CQC guidelines

We're looking for people who have:

•  A proven track record of managing Learning disabilities, Autism or challenging behaviours
• Outstanding staff management and organisation skills
• Familiarity with and the ability to apply CQC, the Mental Health Capacity Act and other professional regulations
• Good presentation and report writing skills
• Nurse qualified with an active NMC Pin
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care desirable 

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced maternity
• 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to lenastreet@cygnethealth.co.uk