Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to play a vital role in providing support at our Addiction Services project.

Position
:
Deputy Manager

Location
:
Brighton (Ditchling Rise)

Salary
: £32,067 per annum

Hours
: 37 (Monday – Friday) Plus participation in the on‑call rota

Contract
:
Permanent

Closing Date
: 15th March

Interview Date
: 24th March

About:

As a Deputy Manager, you will be working for a people‑led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex.

About Addiction Services :

BHT Sussex’s Addiction Services provide a comprehensive programme of residential support for men and women who seek abstinence and recovery from their addiction to drugs and alcohol. The service is based on the 12 Step fellowship programme and aims to help people rebuild their lives following addiction, addressing any issues which may prevent the enjoyment of a positive, drug and alcohol‑free life.

It provides the following services:

• Detox Support Project – supports clients to achieve abstinence through a clinically supervised detox programme and individual and group therapeutic support.
• Recovery Project – is for men and women who have achieved abstinence from drugs and alcohol and provides individual and group therapeutic support to sustain abstinence and prepare for more independent living.
• Move On Project – upon completion of the secondary programme at the Recovery Project, residents can move on to BHT Sussex’s abstinence‑based Move On Project accommodation to further prepare for independent living.

About the Role:

The Deputy Manager will be responsible for assisting the operational delivery of effective detox support and residential rehabilitation services to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

Deputy Management responsibilities will include operational implementation of all aspects of service delivery, including referrals to the service, health and safety, maintenance, continuous improvement, staff support and management, and partnership working.

The postholder will work closely with the Manager of Addiction Services on exciting new initiatives for the service, supporting staff throughout the process and ensuring our service to clients remains focused and consistent.

The Support Worker will also participate in the on‑call rota.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist the Project Manager in the management of all aspects of the service and to take responsibility for specific projects as directed by the Management team.
• Providing a psychologically informed, supportive, and safe environment in which the users of the service are able to maintain and strengthen their on‑going abstinence from addiction.
• To participate in reviewing the provision of services available to those who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs, to make recommendations for change, and to take responsibility for the development and provision of such services.
• To ensure that standards of health and safety and fire safety are always maintained within the service and to take on any specific roles in these areas, as directed by the service manager.
• To ensure that computer‑based and hard copy client records are kept up to date and accurate. This will involve auditing and maintaining clients’ Outcome Star records on BHT Sussex’s In‑Form database.

Person Specification:

To be successful in the role of Deputy Manager you will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be committed to the values of BHT Sussex. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:

• Working knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding addiction, experience of working with recovering addicts and alcoholics and an understanding of the role trauma can play in addiction
• A working knowledge of the twelve‑step model of recovery from addiction.
• Good understanding of project management principles, with experience of supporting service development and continuous improvement.
• Strong IT and administrative skills, including the ability to write reports, develop and maintain efficient recording and monitoring systems, and process financial procedures

In return:

In recognition of our commitment to staff, BHT…