About the Company Anns Care Homes are a family run business established in 1994. Since its inception, the company has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the delivery of quality care and for their teams of dedicated, trained staff who put clients needs at the heart of everything they do. We at Anns aspire to be the best at everything that we do. We want families and carers to choose Anns because they have confidence in our reputation for providing a high quality service. We are recruiting for Deputy Home Manager to join our team in Newtownabbey- this is full time To find out more call our recruitment team on. Alternatively, hit Apply Now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements. Responsibilities of the Role Supervise the professional work of staff within the nursing home, in co-operation with the Home Manager in accordance with: NMC Code of Conduct, Operational Manual of the Care Home and Employee Handbook. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care of residents. Participate in the evaluation and review of policies and report to the Home Manager matters that effect policy. Assist the Home Manager and deputise in the overall management of the care home as required. Assist in planning workloads and nursing resources as effectively as possible. Ensure the safe care and custody of residents property in accordance with care home policy. Ensure that accurate care records are maintained in accordance with agreed policy. Maintain a working knowledge of: The Health & Safety at Work Act The Operational Policies Manual The Employee Handbook Assist with supervision and assessment of junior staff. Assist in staff recruitment. Assist in staff disciplinary procedures as required. Participate in in-service training for more junior members of staff. Assist in the orientation programmes of all new care staff. To ensure adherence to the NMC code of conduct in all areas of care & practice To ensure the well-being of all residents in maintaining the Six broad values of Privacy, Dignity, Independence, Choice, Rights, and Fulfilment To liaise with the residents family, friends, GP, Community Nurses, specialists, pharmacists, local authorities, local councils, voluntary bodies and any other associations related the care for the residents To take the lead in nursing, ensuring that the nursing and personal care of residents is maintained on a daily basis and in accordance to the individuals needs, capabilities and requirements To ensure that as much of a stimulating and attractive environment as possible is provided for the residents To put residents at the heart of all we do Essential criteria Registered Nurse Qualification (NMC Registered) min 36 months post registration Previous experience of working in managerial role within a Care Home Setting Experience of coordinating and managing residents care Great leadership and organisational skills Ability to develop and motivate team Ability to delegate and prioritise Affective time management and good record keeping Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a true compassion for others Immediate interviews offered We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage Anns are an Equal Opportunities Employer