Description
Silver Springs Care Home are looking for a Residential Deputy Manager to join the team, to provide support and management to the Registered Manager of the Home, overseeing day-to-day management/supervision of all employees to ensure a high-quality of care is maintained, and liaising with the Registered Manager on all general and operational matters.
To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values. Ensuring adherence to policies and standards set by the Company and the care standards in the jurisdiction working in.
To ensure that all current and newly referred clients/residents are properly assessed, and that person-centred support is provided for all individuals.
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities;-
* To work as part of a care team, providing a service that meets the highest regulatory standards.
* Be responsible for monitoring the safe recruitment process for staff recruitment.
* In conjunction with the Registered Manager, ensure coordination and supervising of staff and evaluate performance and discipline, providing constructive feedback where required.
* To be accountable for care delivered to Service Users, ensuring high standards of clinical and non-clinical practice.
* To support our Service Users, and carry out personal care tasks as specified within the Care Plan(s), in order that the tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the Service User.
* To be aware of any deterioration in physical and mental health of a Service User, and oversee the management of this effectively.
* Support the Registered Manager to undertake general assessments, admission assessments, and organise discharges, undertaking such work independently as required.
* To ensure that relevant documentation is maintained in a comprehensive manner, and that any relevant paperwork as required by your role, is completed and stored appropriately.
* To act up, as necessary, in the absence of the Registered Manager, and participate in any emergency/on-call rotas as required.
* To carry out tasks in a way that will demonstrate respect for dignity and privacy, irrespective of the severity of disability or personal circumstances.
* To encourage positive social interactions with Service Users.
* Respond to emergencies in accordance with Company policy.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times, unless there is deemed a risk to Service Users and other members of staff.
* To participate in team meetings, carry out supervisions and annual appraisals.
* To attend multidisciplinary agency meetings where requested and where appropriate.
* To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to other staff members, promoting an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.
* To take lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of Service Users, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of care.
* Oversee the tasks and standards of the domestic duties within the Home, participating in any audit cycle relating to domestic tasks and ensure that the staff have the relevant training and competency to carry out such tasks.
Training & Development Responsibilities;-
* Maintains own continuing professional development.
* To ensure that the mandatory training is complete and in-compliance with Company standards, and to attend training when requested.
* Support staff with performance issues, developing action plans to address developmental needs.
Compliance Responsibilities;-
* To be compliant with all aspects of the Group in relation to policies, procedures, guidelines, and audits.
* To maintain compliancy with the care standards in the jurisdiction working in, and other Health Regulators of where the Group operates.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or relevant healthcare qualification.
* Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
* Able to work within a team and also independently, and make appropriate strategic decisions within the field of care.
* The ability to prioritise tasks and resources.
* The ability to work well under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail is critical.
* To possess strong and influential management skills with proven ability to manage internal and external team members at all levels.
* Excellent computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Be able to pass fitness to practice standards.
* Be reliable, motivated and organised.
* Keen observational skills.
* Kindness and strong ethical background.
* Integrity.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Online training
* Pension
* Career Progression opportunities
About LV Care Group
At LV Care Group, it is our employees that really make a difference. Their commitment to our culture of excellence makes us a leading care provider.
We work to empower our employees, so that they can achieve more. We ensure they have the freedom and resources to help them make a difference in the care industry.
We know where we're going as a company and how we'll get there. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of person-centred care and striving for excellence to enrich the lives of our residents. As a locally run business, our values are very important to us and we are always looking for thoughtful and dedicated people to join our wonderful team.
We recruit hard working, caring and talented people who can become a part of our ongoing growth and success.