Care Home Deputy Manager

Come and join our team as a Deputy Manager at our 51 bedded care home, St Augustine’s in Addlestone, Surrey.

What we will give you

£42,000 - £44,000 per annum

40 hours per week / Monday to Friday (Apply online only), flexibility required to work weekends

We believe that happier employees provide a better level of patient care and delivery in their role. You’ll receive regular training and supervisions, along with development opportunities.

Benefits of working with Sisters Hospitallers:

• Pension scheme 7% (employers contribution)
• Working with a global organisation whose core value is that of hospitality in over 200 centers in 27 countries
• Employee discounts, online & high street stores
• Strong internal governance team
• Free parking on site
• Company pension scheme
• Career progression
• Diverse workforce
• Wide range of training courses available
• Subsidised meals

About you

You will assist the Registered Care Home Manager in managing the day-to-day service of the 51 bedded Home to ensure a quality driven and holistic service is provided to Residents who use the service and that they are provided with support, enabling them to live as independently and dignified life as possible.

About the role

Assist the Registered Manager in the operation of a safe and well led service

Working with the Head of Care to ensure The safe handling and administration of medicines at all times

You will be instrumental in ensuring staff receive regular supervisions, appraisals, and that training is kept up to date

Ensure Care Plans are regularly updated, evaluated and are current and relevant.

Review staff resource to ensure on-going adequate cover

Ensure relevant standards are followed at all times and maintained

Manage and develop high performing teams to ensure the standards of care and support are maintained in line with internal policies and procedures

Prepare and maintain up to date records for compliance, ensuring regular auditing of systems and practices, and that Data Protection Act and the Care Act compliance is at the forefront of all aspects of the role.

To support with the training and competencies for the safe handling, ordering, storage and administering of medicines

Implement and adhere to internal and external policies and standards e.g. Department of Health, Care Quality Commission, Health and Safety Executive, PHE (Public Health England), HCPC (healthcare professionals council)

Continuous self-development to ensure knowledge and skills are relevant to the service

Be aware of your responsibilities under the Charity’s Health and Safety policy, taking all possible steps to ensure a safe working environment

Actively support the vision, philosophies and values of the Charity

For this role, you will have:

• Current residency in the UK with valid right to work
• NVQ Level 4 and above or equivalent (essential)
• Certified medication training - advanced level, (desirable)
• Proven experience working with dementia patients, in a similar residential care setting
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, to include electronic care planning, eMAR and electronic rostering
• Minimum of 2 years Management experience in a similar role
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and on call
• Experience in developing, reviewing and monitoring of Care Plans
• Sound knowledge of latest care standards and relevant legislation
• Previous experience in rostering

About us

Since 1881 hospitality is our core value and, therefore, it’s always at the heart of everything we do. With a deeply human attitude and without discrimination, we provide care and support for people who are elderly or suffering from dementia.

Contact us today to join our friendly team, we would love to hear from you !