As the Deputy Manager, you are part of the management team alongside the Home Manager & the Assistant Deputy Managers. The role comprises providing care and supervision in the home along with assigned supernumerary time to complete management tasks.
We are looking for someone who understands the importance of being hands-on with care whilst ensuring that the shift is well led and being that person to support with both the day shift and night shift due to being present for both handovers.
We ask for you to care for our residents like they are your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. This includes assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals, as well as supporting the management function through supervisions, observations, rota planning, medication audits, and end of month medication reviews.
This is an ideal role for a Senior who is looking to progress to a Deputy Manager in a company that values internal staff development.
We are part of a family-run business within the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.
"Become a key worker and make a difference"
About You:
Above all, we're looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference in people's lives. You'll also need:
* Good communication skills to interact with residents, families, and the management team.
* Previous experience working in a care home environment is desirable but not essential.
* A committed and organised 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.
If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, then this is a rewarding place to be.
Other Duties:
* Attend staff meetings.
* Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the home and participate in appropriate training while encouraging and supporting staff in their development.
* Ensure full understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, developing skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults in need of care and support.
* Provide evidence of any undertaken training.
* Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation to work in a safe environment.
* Complete all training as determined by the home.
Your Benefits:
In return for your hard work, dedication, and commitment, Wood Care Group provides:
* Competitive pay rates
* Exceptional training and career development
* Proud to Care - Our 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
* Access to Wage Stream - cash out up to 50% of your earned wages each week!
* Overtime raffle - chance to win £100 per month!
* Wellbeing support
* Employee Assistance Program
* My Healthy Advantage App - comprehensive library of resources to support you in life
* Opportunity to participate in exciting trips and activities with our residents
“Wood Care Group's main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a company, we have great communication, and we 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 at! www.woodcaregroup.com
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