Deputy Manager
Prestwick Care are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work at Hadrian House. The successful candidate will oversee and maintain the care of residents within the care home. In the absence of the Home Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the care home, and ensure that all company policies and procedures, and all legal requirements, are adhered to within the defined timescales.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Contract Type: Full Time
Location: Hadrian House, 166 West St, Wallsend NE28 8EH
Salary: Competitive
About the Role
We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join our team at Hadrian House. In this role, you will assist in managing the facility’s daily operations, support staff, ensure quality care for residents, and help maintain compliance with regulations.
What We Offer
* Full training package
* Employee Assistance programme
* Employee discount card for our leisure sites
Key Responsibilities
* Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans for service users, and assist care staff in their responsibilities.
* Taking responsibility for all clinical decisions.
* Carrying out all nursing interventions in a professional manner and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct for nurses.
* Ensuring all documentation is completed and evaluated as required by the care home in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards set by Prestwick Care and the NMC.
* Ensuring all staff members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the care home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of residents.
* Interacting with residents to ensure that their healthcare needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate.
* Ordering, receiving, storing, administering, or supporting self-administration and disposal of medication in accordance with Prestwick Care policy and procedures.
* Practicing maximum integrity in all dealings with residents’ personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with residents.
* Ensuring the care home operates in accordance with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
* Implementing and initiating induction training for all staff members.
* Being ‘On Call’ for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours.
* Adhering to, and assisting with the implementation of all HR policies & procedures.
* Liaising with external professionals, e.g., social workers, GPs, and other professionals.
* Assisting the Home Manager with all aspects of the running of the home.
* In the absence of the Home Manager, taking responsibility for the running of the home.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong care home experience
* First-level nurse qualification
* Previous management/supervisory experience
* Team player
* Satisfactory DBS Check
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