Deputy Manager
Hours of work: 36 hours per week / Days and hours can be flexible and will be discussed during interview
Rate of Pay: £14.64
At Runwood Homes, we are proud of our reputation as a leading care home operator, providing compassionate, person-centred care to older people, including those living with dementia.
It takes a truly special person, with inspirational passion and a kind nature to make a real difference to the lives of others. Our skilled and motivated teams are truly dedicated in every aspect of their important and highly valued roles to ensure that an excellent residential care service is continuously provided.
Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own rich life histories and interesting stories to tell, and by joining us, you will have the wonderful opportunity to give your time and attention to them.
Deputy Care Manager - The Role
Here is an opportunity to work with our team in ensuring the highest levels of care are delivered. As a deputy manager you will be working closely with the Home Manager, to develop the skills of the care team, using your personal and professional experience to make sure those we care for have all the support they need.
Deputy Care Manager - You will be responsible for:
1. Delivering positive experiences to those we care for
2. Deliver medications
3. Support the writing of care plans and develop staff skill and knowledge in this area
4. Work closely with other health professional to develop treatment plans
5. Be involved in review processes of residents
6. Support the care team to develop their practice
7. Deliver supervisions
8. Deliver training sessions
9. Support the auditing process of the home
10. Feed into managers meetings
11. Think creatively about improving outcomes for people
A background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. You will also have a background in leading a team to deliver care. What is essential is a brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with others. You will know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. Furthermore, whenever you communicate with others, whether it be a resident or co-worker, you will be truly considerate and kind.
Experience / Qualification:
12. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
13. QCF Qualification
14. Previous Experience of managing a staff team
15. Safeguarding Adults
Benefits:
16. Comprehensive induction and ongoing paid training to develop your career
17. Quality training to enhance your skills
18. Access to regular covid-19 testing
19. Quality PPE provided
20. High IPC and sanitisation standards
21. Welfare support
22. Buddy scheme – to help you settle in
23. Free uniform
24. 28 days annual leave
25. Pension scheme
26. Fast track career options