For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.
We are now looking for a dedicated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the team at Abbeyfield House.
Role
Deputy Care Home Manager.
Location
Abbeyfield House, California Road, New Malden, KT3 3RL.
Hours
Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00
Pay
£32,814.60 - £34,871.20 per annum.
Contract
37.5 hours per week, with a half an hour unpaid break per day.
Responsibilities
* Monitoring the resident’s nutritional and hydration needs
* Staff training
* Delivering hands‑on care when required
* Create, manage and amend risk assessments, both at a strategic and operational level and to ensure that staff are following procedures
* Communicate on a regular basis with the Manager on events that occurred in their absence and stepping in to cover them where needed
* Ensure that key information is effectively communicated both within the own staff group and the client as required
* Act as a role model for all staff, demonstrating and ensuring professionalism, good manners, and customer service at all times
* Report to management on any items that need repair or maintenance and ensure these are followed up
* Staff supervision and appraisals.
Skills & Experience
* You’ll need a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role at management or senior level within a registered service.
* Strong working knowledge of the Heath and Social Care Act 2009 (regulated activities), CQC Registration Regulations 2009, Care Act 2014/2015.
* Ability to undertake day to day running of the home under the direction of the General Manager.
* Passionate about delivering high quality care for older people.
* Good with information technology; you’ll need to use IT systems, e mail and text.
* Strong influencing and professional relationship building skills; ability to facilitate meetings or support groups.
* Strong people leadership and management skills, able to get the best out of teams.
* Experience in managing staffing budgets.
Staff Benefits
* £18.03-£19.16 per hour, benchmarked annually.
* 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
* Comprehensive induction
* Free onsite parking
* Life Assurance
* Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
* Learning and career development opportunities
* Occupational sick pay
* Company pension
* Discounted gym membership
* An employee assistance programme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Shop and save vouchers
* Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
* Opportunity to apply for a 'Blue Light Card' offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants etc.
You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/
Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
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