Job Description
Support Manager (with daily cooking duties)
Based in Newtownabbey, a leading organisation who has been established since 1956 and provide residential support to those in need are currently seeking a Support Manager to join their team.
This is a Full-Time, Temporary position.
Working Hours: 4 days out 7 .
With an hourly rate of £13.80 to £14 per hour.
Job Role:
Working alongside the Housing & Support Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and operation of the home site.
Essential Criteria:
* Previous experience within a similar role with the experience of working in, or knowledge of a support housing/health and social care environment.
* Ability to plan and cook nutritious meals daily for up to 10 people.
* The ability to keep records and monitor stock and purchases.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal – with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Access to transport is a necessity as there may be a requirement to travel to other sites.
Desirable Criteria:
* Food Safety qualification.
* First Aid in the workplace qualifications.
* A willingness to achieve necessary qualifications to further develop your expertise and standards of service.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assist the Housing & Support Manager in overseeing the management of the House to ensure an efficient, caring and compliant service is delivered to Residents.
* Plan and cook nutritious daily meals, taking into account any special dietary requirements as necessary.
* Draw up healthy and hearty weekly menus.
* Prepare food purchase information in line with weekly menus, including food shopping in store or online.
* Monitor Residents’ Needs Assessment, Risk Assessments and Support Plan processes.
* Monitor compliance with Resident Agreements and advise the Housing & Support Manager of non-compliance issues.
* Encourage a caring, homely and secure environment and ensure all employees within the House provide the highest quality of support for Residents.
* Actively manage Health and Safety and compliant hygiene safety standards within the House.
* Assist the Housing & Support Manager in the application and development of policies and procedures to ensure the service meets and exceeds the Supporting People requirements.
* Be the representative in the House for Visitors and prospective Residents.
* Deal calmly and compliantly with emergency situations, such as contacting the emergency services in a medical crisis.
* Assist the Housing & Support Manager in the development of monthly staffing rosters for the House.
* Manage staffing absences including the conducting of return-to-work interviews.
* Organise House activities for Residents and promote the business within the wider community.
* Conduct quarterly House meetings with all staff in conjunction with the Support Manager.
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