Support Manager (with daily cooking duties)
Based in Newtownabbey, a leading organisation who has been established since 1956 and provide residential support to those in need are currently seeking a Support Manager to join their team.
This is a Full-Time, Temporary position.
Working Hours: 4 days out 7 .
With an hourly rate of £13.80 to £14 per hour.
Job Role:
Working alongside the Housing & Support Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and operation of the home site.
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience within a similar role with the experience of working in, or knowledge of a support housing/health and social care environment.
Ability to plan and cook nutritious meals daily for up to 10 people.
The ability to keep records and monitor stock and purchases.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Access to transport is a necessity as there may be a requirement to travel to other sites.
Desirable Criteria:
Food Safety qualification.
First Aid in the workplace qualifications.
A willingness to achieve necessary qualifications to further develop your expertise and standards of service.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Housing & Support Manager in overseeing the management of the House to ensure an efficient, caring and compliant service is delivered to Residents.
Plan and cook nutritious daily meals, taking into account any special dietary requirements as necessary.
Draw up healthy and hearty weekly menus.
Prepare food purchase information in line with weekly menus, including food shopping in store or online.
Monitor Residents' Needs Assessment, Risk Assessments and Support Plan processes.
Monitor compliance with Resident Agreements and advise the Housing & Support Manager of non-compliance issues.
Encourage a caring, homely and secure environment and ensure all employees within the House provide the highest quality of support for Residents.
Actively manage Health and Safety and compliant hygiene safety standards within the House.
Assist the Housing & Support Manager in the application and development of policies and procedures to ensure the service meets and exceeds the Supporting People requirements.
Be the representative in the House for Visitors and prospective Residents.
Deal calmly and compliantly with emergency situations, such as contacting the emergency services in a medical crisis.
Assist the Housing & Support Manager in the development of monthly staffing rosters for the House.
Manage staffing absences including the conducting of return-to-work interviews.
Organise House activities for Residents and promote the business within the wider community.
Conduct quarterly House meetings with all staff in conjunction with the Support Manager.
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