Description
Deputy Care Manager
East of Leeds
£26,000 - 28,000
Lovely opportunity to join a small provider that has high standards of care, the home specialises in Residential Dementia care for the elderly
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience of dementia care
• Have thorough and in-depth knowledge of medication management from ordering to change-over
• Be qualified to Level 3 and a willingness to work towards level 4/5
• Already be a deputy/ unit manager with established work history within care homes, or an ambitious senior care assistant looking to progress
• Be willing to support and mentor staff to achieve high standards
• Willing to participate in the on-call rota and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
In return we will:
• Offer supernumerary hours to enable you to carry out your role
• Be flexible on working days, times and shifts
• Offer work in a fully staffed environment without agency staffing requirements
• Contribute to your professional development with training and qualifications available
Key duties will include:
• Ensure all staff members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conductive to the best interests of residents.
• Assist the Registered Home Manager to reach full regulatory compliance with all agencies and assist with the preparation for inspection, and with those inspections.
• Take the lead, in the absence of the Registered Home Manager, for all regulatory and compliance requirements, send necessary notifications to CQC and promote Duty of Candour. Ensure the service provision meets the CQC fundamental standards and is safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led.
Line Management:
• Assist with all aspects of staff management, mentoring, supervision, appraisal, absence, whistleblowing and professional development.
• Ensure that confidentiality, dignity, respect and a person centred approach is embedded in the culture of the staff group.
• Undertake duties/shifts as required. Lead, coach, motivate and guide staff to achieve positive outcomes for all residents.
• Ensure there is a four-week rota available to all staff that ensures appropriate levels of staffing which reflects occupancy and dependency levels.
To apply please call Shona at Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV to [email protected] for immediate attention
