We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated and professional Deputy Care Home Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be required to support the Care Home Manager with the management of the Home, with a particular emphasis on clinical/care leadership, to ensure that an excellent standard of resident care is set, delivered, and always maintained. Previous Care Home experience is essential.
This is a full time position, 37 hours per week, worked between Monday and Sunday, with 2 days allocated to Administrative duties (9am- 5pm) and 2 clinical days supervising a shift working alongside staff (7.15am - 19.30pm) you will be expected to work weekend clinical shifts in rotation (currently every third weekend).
When covering for the manager in their absence the 37 hrs will be office based, worked over 5 days.
On successful completion of a 6 month probationary period staff have access to a Healthcare cashback scheme offering financial support with medical, optical and dental needs as well as other benefits including 24/7 counselling line and shopping discounts.
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship
Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Day to day responsibility for the management of the care team and allocation of duties to all care staff.
- Communicate clearly & professionally with others and able to adapt communication style as appropriate (including but not limited to residents, families, carers and advocates, staff, managers, directors, doctors, nursing staff, hospital staff, social services)
- To undertake initial assessments of new residents and work in partnership with the resident, their friends / family / advocates; advising on procedures relevant to admission and any changes which may occur throughout the resident’s stay.
- To negotiate individual care plans with residents, continually assessing and evaluating to ensure that the agreed outcomes are met.
- To ensure effective collaboration and communication with the internal and wider multidisciplinary team and outside agencies, acting as the resident’s advocate, as necessary.
- To ensure residents are always treated with dignity and respect, with independence and control over their lives being actively promoted.
- To pro-actively lead the team in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring that risks are identified and managed and care is evidence based to meet the needs of residents.
- To act as a role model for the care team through effective relationships with residents, colleagues, and other agencies, ensuring that accountability for and communication of resident’s care is maintained consistently throughout the 24-hour period of care.
- To actively supervise and monitor care practices, identifying and responding appropriately to the changing needs of residents to ensure that care needs are consistently met.
- To undertake all appropriate aspects of care required including advanced clinical skills as required following appropriate training.
- To help promote an environment conducive to the well-being of residents, for whom the Home is their long-term place of residence i.e. their home.
- To carry out all care procedures and practices in accordance with Company policy and procedures.
- To ensure that the Care Team recognise their personal responsibility in safeguarding people and that they recognise and respond appropriately following the local referral process in the event of any individual being abused, suspected of being abused, at risk of or has been abused.
- To deputise for the Care Home Manager in their absence, being responsible for the fabric and running of the Home, ensuring that there are sufficient staff to carry out all duties whilst ensuring the Home continues to provide a safe and secure environment for residents and staff alike conducive to their general wellbeing.
- To organise own time and that of care staff and be responsible for rotas.
- To be professionally accountable for own work and the work delegated to other members of the care team.
- To support the Care Home Manager in the management of recruitment, retention and performance related issues, with the support of the HR department.
- To support the Care Home Manager in the management of budgets and resources including taking responsibility for duty rotas and skill mix requirements.
- To attend or chair meetings as requested and or to represent the Care Home Manager, as necessary.
- To liaise with and report to the Care Home Manager matters of potential concern pertaining to residents, staff, and the fabric of the Home.
- To take responsibility for the induction, supervision, and mentorship of all care staff.
- To liaise with relevant departments and agencies e.g., kitchen, estates, NHS
- Ensuring that care supplies are available and relevant to the needs of the Home and are used efficiently.
- To ensure the implementation of all clinical and non-clinical policies within the Home.
- To be responsible for ensuring that all care staff maintain accurate care records and Company records in accordance with record keeping standards.
- To be involved in all aspects of quality assurance including internal and external audits and the effective and safe use of resources and equipment.
- To ensure that all medications, including controlled drugs are ordered, stored, administered and disposed of in accordance with the Company Medicines Policy, CIW guidance on drug administration and regulated standards where appropriate.
- To be responsible for the safekeeping and proper operation of equipment and liaise with the Care Home Manager regarding the remedial action necessary following the reporting of any defect, damage, or loss.
- Ensure all health and safety requirements are met and all accidents and incidents are reported to the Care Home Manager and reported in accordance with Company Policy.
- To keep up to date with relevant research and developments in practice, attending relevant study days / courses as identified through the appraisal process or as part of mandatory training.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- supervisory: 2 years (required)
- deputy manager: 1 year (required)
- Care home: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 4 or 5 Health & Social Care qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
