Deputy Care Manager

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Supported Living Deputy Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager within supported living service based in the main office in the Dudley, West Midlands area

This is a supported living service which provides services for people with a variety of support needs, conditions and presentations.

This includes people who are autistic, have a learning disability or have mental health needs.

This role will require you to travel regularly to Stoke-on-Trent and across the wider Staffordshire region.

For this reason, you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle

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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care

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As the Deputy Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Holds regular staff meetings to foster good communication and feedback


• Maintains positive contact with commissioners and referrers to develop confidence in service provision


• Carries out or ensures that all risk assessments e.g.
  
  clinical risk assessment, COSHH, Legionella, Moving & handling etc are carried out in a rigorous and timely manner.
  
  Monitors the standards of cleanliness of the home to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory bodies


• Inducts and orientates new staff in a timely fashion and ensures statutory and other training is provided to maximise the ability of new staff to become integrated into the care setting


• Proactively participates in the company quality and compliance policy and procedures


• Works with local and regional management to develop and implement new services within the unit


• Maintains and monitors RQIA/CQC standards/regulations within the home and supports staff training


• Ensure all new employees are inducted, trained, motivated and supported to achieve company standards

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care of the elderly is essential


• Good understanding of budgets is desirable


• A good understanding of marketing and public relations—and their positive impact within a nursing home setting is desirable


• Passionate about delivering high-quality care


• Experience as a Deputy Manager or in a similar leadership role within a supported living or care setting

The successful Deputy Manager will receive an excellent salary of £14.10 per hour and the annual salary is £29,328 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week on days.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days annual leave


• Contributory pension scheme


• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)


• Access to development opportunities


• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel


• Leadership & management development


• Long service award


• Refer a friend bonus

Reference ID: 7062

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV