Looking for a dynamic Deputy Manager/Head of Care to work in our care home in Taunton, Somerset.
Duties include :
* Provide strong leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the home. Supervise key workers which means:-
* To be actively involved in the individual's care and helping to plan this care. Ensure key workers have completed all assessments within 24 hours of admission and all care plans are completed within 3 days of admission.
* Ensure that key workers have evaluated and reviewed all care plans at least monthly or when changes occur
* Monitor the performance of all care staff and take the necessary action to manage poor performance, e.g. attendance issues, conduct and behaviour issues.
* Ensure the resident care is of the highest quality by actively leading the shift and ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Liaise with the Home Manager if changes are required in any procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Home and highest quality care is maintained.
* To provide physical and personal care when needed. Ensuring call bells are answered promptly.
* Ensure that staff implement policies and procedures and work collaboratively with the Multi-disciplinary team and service manager.
* Ensure residential residents are referred to the District Nursing team with regard to dressings, tissue viability etc.
* To contribute to the overall quality of the service delivery, by working closely with other members of the staff team, helping promote good practice taking part in staff meetings, and contributing to meeting the objective of the team.
* To promote dementia care, liaising with dementia link worker(s) to promote training and provide mentorship for care staff
* To take part in regular supervision meetings and in activities to meet agreed learning and development needs associated with the job.
* To deputise for the Home Manager to ensure the smooth running of the home during any absence.
* To work at all times in accordance with all service policies and procedures, especially:-
* Health and Safety
* Adult Protection and abuse
Job Type: Full-time
* To be considered you must have prior experience of working within an elderly residential setting at a Senior Carer or Team Leader. You will also be educated to a minimum of Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
* Our benefits include:
* Competitive rates of pay and benefits
* Paid breaks; 5.6 weeks holiday a year (including bank holidays)
* The Peoples Pension Scheme
* Induction and training programme for all employees
* Study support and funding of relevant qualifications
* Opportunity of salary enhancement on attainment of qualifications
* Uniforms provided
* Friendly and approachable team
* Superb setting and working environment
Job Type: Full-time
Applicants requiring Sponsorship Visa with only relevant experience will be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Taunton TA2 7SN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person