Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We'd like you to join us as a Deputy Manager at our service Liberty Court, Purley
At Liberty Court, we provide our people with the support they need in their homes, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.
What you'll be working:
* 40 hours per week
* Alternate weekend working
* May require late night checks or out of hours for wake night visits to service.
What you'll be doing:
* Support and adhere to the home's medication policies and procedures and maintain the necessary records to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the systems.
* Administering medicines inclusive of audits.
* To complete the medication process.
* To enhance communication and transparency of roles between the team and the RHM.
* To oversee the residents individual weekly programmes
* To oversee all aspects of the required documentation for all residents including care plans, risk assessments and audits and ensuring all are kept up to date.
* To ensure up to date knowledge of legislation, guidance and requirements, i.e. SOVA,MCA, DOLS, CQC.
* Organise Review Schedule liaising with admin for timelines.
* To be involved with and oversee the initial formulation of residents reviews and attend reviews as required.
* To be involved in external activities and meetings i.e. forum events and social networking groups for residents.
* Carrying out Supervisions and appraisals.
* Being part of investigations and disciplinaries.
* Leading on training and compliance.
* Ensuring staff skill mix on each team and checking of rota.
* To support the RHM by taking responsibility for data input and rostering.
* Be involved in recruitment/interviewing.
What you'll have:
* Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.
* Proven track record of experience in the acquired brain injury field with considerable leadership experience of managing teams.
* Must be willing to commence a level 4 diploma or hold an equivalent qualification.
* Be a forward thinking individual who is confident in their approach to internal and external parties.
* Have good time management and organisational skills.
* Must have computer skills in Excel, word, outlook and internet explorer.
* Ability to deal with problem solve in a demanding environment.
* Able to use own initiative and creativity to enhance the productivity of the home.
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Birthday off
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
* Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
* A Nest Personal Pension account
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
* and, of course, support and guidance so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group