Assistant Manager
Brightening Lives is currently recruiting an Assistant Manager to support the Registered Manager in the daily delivery of a safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led care service for people with complex needs.
This post is a hybrid full-time position working primarily from the office and home. Travel within the North Yorkshire area is required; therefore, it is essential that you are a car driver for this role. The role will also include on-call duties and, where necessary, covering shifts for the 27/4 service.
This role will involve working closely with the Registered Manager to maintain the smooth running of the service by promoting a harmonious working culture in line with Brightening Lives' vision, mission, and values. Alongside the Registered Manager, you will coach and mentor the management team in good practice informed by sector guidance, regulatory frameworks, and Brightening Lives policy to enable Team Leaders/Clinical Lead Nurses to fulfill their roles and responsibilities and achieve compliance with business processes.
Responsibilities/Skills Required
* Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service and manage the service to a high standard in the Registered Manager’s absence.
* Oversee rota management working with the business administrator and Registered Manager.
* Lead on the assessment of risk and care planning, working alongside Team Leaders and clinically qualified colleagues for those people supported with clinical needs.
* Manage and take direct responsibility for staff performance & training.
* Undertake assessments of new referrals and reviews in the community.
* Ensure infection control standards are met within individual packages.
* Deliver staff supervisions and head up recruitment drives when necessary.
* Undertake other tasks required to deliver a high-quality domiciliary care service as directed by the Registered Manager.
* Take responsibility for the delivery of care and staff compliance to ensure regulations are adhered to and meet the standards of company policies and the CQC.
* Manage performance and lead the staff team as agreed with the Registered Manager.
Benefits/Package
* Employee wellbeing scheme (including free face-to-face counselling, helplines, and online support)
* Employee Discount Scheme – Discounts on everyday items including shopping and fuel
* L.O.V.E (Living our Values Every day) – rewards and recognition scheme
* Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year!
* In The Loop – Our Company Community App linking our teams and sharing experiences
* Company training programme and further career development opportunities
* Fully paid DBS
* Refer a Friend Scheme
Apply now. For full job description or further information, please contact our friendly recruitment team at 01484 629.
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