Job Summary
As the Care Manager, you are part of the management team alongside the Home Manager and the Management Team. The role comprises providing care and supervision in the home, along with assigned supernumerary time to complete management tasks.
We are looking for someone who is hands‑on with care while ensuring that the shift is well led, and being the person to support both the day shift and night shift due to presence for both handovers.
We ask you to care for our residents as if they were your own family, caring for their physical, psychological and social needs. Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and meals. Support the management function by assisting with supervisions, observations, rota planning, medication audits and end‑of‑month medications.
This is an ideal role for a deputy manager looking to progress to a Care Manager in a company that looks after internal staff and aims to develop from within.
We are part of a family‑run business within the Wood Care Group and our employees are important to us.
About You
* Good communication skills, to communicate with residents, families and the management team.
* Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential.
* A committed and organised approach.
* Flexible to work shifts (including weekends).
* NVQ level 3 minimum (or working towards).
* Available to work on‑call within the management team.
Other Duties
* Attend staff meetings.
* Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs and demands of the home, participate in appropriate training and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
* Ensure employees fully understand their safeguarding responsibility and develop the skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect.
* Ensure safeguarding and whistle‑blowing policies are adhered to at all times.
* Provide evidence of any untaken training.
* Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.
* Complete all training as determined by the home.
Your Benefits
* Competitive pay rates
* Exceptional training and career development
* Proud to Care – our in‑house employee recognition scheme
* Uniform provided
* Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
* First‑rate working environment
* Additional shifts available
* Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items
* Employee of the month
* Long service awards
* Refer a friend scheme – up to £100 per referral
* Overtime rates
* Access to Wage Stream – cash out up to 50% of your earned wages each week
* Well‑being support
* Employee Assistance Programme
* My Healthy Advantage App – comprehensive library of resources to help you and support you in life
* Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents
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