We now have a vacancy available for Deputy Home Manager – This is a full-time role (40 hours per week). Reporting to the Home Manager, this post involves responsibility for the service in their absence. The post holder will ensure that high standards are maintained in the context of staffing, delegated budgets, the resources, fabric of the buildings and the health and welfare of residents, to ensure conformity with Group expectations and Essential Standards of quality and safety.
The emphasis is upon effective management of a number of care staff, which involves motivating, coaching, managing performance via supervision/appraisal and appraising the quality of care that staff provide to the residents. This role is critical in ensuring that the Essential Standards of quality and safety are exceeded. It also provides the opportunity to develop and improve practice.
We are looking for candidates that have a real passion to support others along with an understanding of what ‘good care’ looks like, an excellent role model with the ability to conduct yourself in a professional manner and being able to relate to staff in a supportive and motivational manner along with a good understanding of policies and procedures.
If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team we urge you to apply. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff.
You will have a willingness to enrol and complete your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of which you will fully supported. The successful candidate will be mentored by an experienced manager and undertake a full, new manager induction. You will also be personally aligned with our core values and beliefs; Person-centred; Friendly; Innovative; Empowering; and Positive, be comfortable with ambiguity and decision making along with a high level of urgency and drive.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.