Negotiable
OverviewAs the Deputy Manager, you are part of the management team alongside the Home Manager and the Assistant Deputy Manager. The role includes providing care and supervision in the home, with assigned supernumerary time to complete management tasks. You will be hands-on with care while ensuring the shift is well led and supporting both day and night handovers. You should care for residents as you would for your own family, attending to Physical, Psychological, and Social needs.
This is an ideal role for a Senior who is looking to progress to a Deputy Manager. If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you would expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on care and supervision for residents, supporting day and night shifts and handovers.
Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and meals.
Support the management function, including supervisions, observations, rota planning, and medication audits.
Contribute to end-of-month medication reviews and overall monthly processes.
Attend staff meetings and contribute to a positive, well-led shift environment.
Maintain safeguarding responsibilities and ensure adherence to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.
Keep training records up to date and participate in appropriate training; encourage staff development.
On-call availability within the management team as required.
About You / Qualifications
Good communication skills with residents, families, and management.
Previous experience in a Care Home is desirable but not essential.
A committed and organized approach.
Flexibility to work shifts (including weekends).
NVQ Level 3 as a minimum (or working towards).
Availability to work on-call within the management team.
Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the home and participate in appropriate training. Encourage and support staff development and training.
Benefits
Competitive pay rates
Exceptional training and career development
Proud to Care – in-house employee recognition scheme
Uniform provided
Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
First-rate working environment
Additional shifts available
Discount club membership across various categories
Employee of the month; long service awards
Refer a friend scheme – up to £100 per referral
Overtime rates and access to Wage Stream (cash out up to 50% of earned wages)
Overtime raffle – chance to win £100 per month
Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
My Healthy Advantage app – resources to support you
Opportunity to take part in trips and activities with residents
Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We value strong communication and are always looking for ways to improve our employees’ work life balance. Michelle – HR Manager. Please see our website for videos of what our home is like to work ..... full job details .....
£55,000