Previous applicants need not apply
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-respected not-for-profit organisation in Colchester that provides care and support for older people.
Balkerne Gardens Trust is one of the oldest organisations in Colchester with an excellent reputation in the local community.
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join the team in our 40-bedded residential home, which provides high-quality care and support to its residents.
The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is accredited for end of life care with Gold Standards Framework. It has also been nominated for Care Home of the year for the Essex Care Awards.
If you are looking to join a well established, high performing and extremely friendly staff team, this is the job for you!
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Home Manager and support the home's day-to-day running, including acting up in the Manager's absence. They will be expected to work closely with and manage a well-established staff team.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in managing a team
* Passionate about caring for older people whilst striving to provide outstanding care, maintaining independence and dignity
* Working knowledge of CQC Standards and Regulations
* Understands the components of ensuring a safe living and working environment
* Someone who inspires confidence in others
* Experience working within a Quality Assurance Framework
* Innovative and forward-thinking
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Solution focused
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
* A commitment to excel in the role
Qualifications: NVQ/QCF Level 4 Health and Social Care or working towards the award.
Benefits:
* The opportunity to work for a great organisation and within a warm and friendly team
* Ongoing support and development
* Comprehensive induction, mandatory and developmental training
* Quarterly attendance allowance
* Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and an extra wellbeing day
* 1 Week additional annual leave for participating in the on-call rota
* Blue light discount card
* Refer a friend reward scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Essex Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of free and confidential services to employees
For more information, including a job description and application form, please visit our website www.balkernegardens.org.uk/careers or email admin@bgtrust.org or call 01206 543517.
Closing date: 17th January 2025
Salary: £40,200 (to be reviewed after probationary period)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,200.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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