Deputy Care Manager
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Supported Living Deputy Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager within supported living service based in the main office in the Dudley, West Midlands area
This is a supported living service which provides services for people with a variety of support needs, conditions and presentations.
This includes people who are autistic, have a learning disability or have mental health needs.
This role will require you to travel regularly to Stoke-on-Trent and across the wider Staffordshire region.
For this reason, you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle
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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care
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As the Deputy Manager your key responsibilities include:
* Holds regular staff meetings to foster good communication and feedback
* Maintains positive contact with commissioners and referrers to develop confidence in service provision
* Carries out or ensures that all risk assessments e.g.
clinical risk assessment, COSHH, Legionella, Moving & handling etc are carried out in a rigorous and timely manner.
Monitors the standards of cleanliness of the home to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory bodies
* Inducts and orientates new staff in a timely fashion and ensures statutory and other training is provided to maximise the ability of new staff to become integrated into the care setting
* Proactively participates in the company quality and compliance policy and procedures
* Works with local and regional management to develop and implement new services within the unit
* Maintains and monitors RQIA/CQC standards/regulations within the home and supports staff training
* Ensure all new employees are inducted, trained, motivated and supported to achieve company standards
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
* Working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care of the elderly is essential
* Good understanding of budgets is desirable
* A good understanding of marketing and public relations—and their positive impact within a nursing home setting is desirable
* Passionate about delivering high-quality care
* Experience as a Deputy Manager or in a similar leadership role within a supported living or care setting
The successful Deputy Manager will receive an excellent salary of £14.10 per hour and the annual salary is £29,328 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week on days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonus
Reference ID: 7062
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV