Deputy Manager (Care homes)

Overview

Deputy Manager (Care homes) role at Perfect Communications.Permanent, Full Time. Days, Nights, Weekends. Hours: 36 hpw office hours as well as working alongside the care team.Responsibilities

Assist with the management of the home in the delivery of high standards of person centred care; initiating and managing quality, health, dementia and palliative care.Ensure the health and safety of all residents is effectively assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated using the electronic care planning system.Work closely with the Registered Manager in managing the service''s annual budget efficiently and effectively.Develop effective communication links with the Registered Manager, the support team under your line management, and all external professionals.Ensure all staff adhere to the correct reporting procedures for all accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns.Maintain a welcoming ambience that encourages a sense of communal living.Act as a role model in support of staff to work within the standards, always promoting best practice.What we are looking for

With a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care and a clear understanding of the Care Certificate, you will have proven experience working with the elderly and will be comfortable leading a team. A strong understanding of CQC regulations and adult safeguarding is key for the role and you will be comfortable auditing day-to-day practice, identifying scope for improvement and then implementing a forward-thinking approach to current practices. You will produce rotas for the team and organise staff training, always being a champion of staff development. This dynamic role offers hands-on work on the floor and impactful decision-making in the office.Benefits

Learning, development, and progression.Paid breaks.Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme.Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earned.Health cash plans for you and your family.Cycle to work scheme.Long service awards, that increase with length of service.Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.Free DBS checks.Safeguarding

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity''s core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.Criminal Record Checks

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.Equality, Diversity, And Inclusion

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each others differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people—people that care and can make a difference.We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK. Dont delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date.We interview applicants as they ..... full job details .....