Duty Manager

We are pleased to offer an exciting and rewarding role for a Duty Manager to become part of our dedicated team at Coastal Lodge.

Coastal Lodge is a 36-bed service providing short-term rehabilitation and reablement support to help individuals regain independence and return home.

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the service in the absence of the registered/deputy managers.
• Lead a key worker team with responsibility for the supervision and management of staff.
• Complete care plans, resident’s records and carrying out relevant risk assessments.
• Ensure relevant people are involved in the planning and review of support and are regularly updated on changes and progress through regular planned reviews.
• Support residents to continuously develop opportunities to connect with their community outside of the home in a person centred and outcomes focused approach.

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant Community Care and Safeguarding legislation.
• Competent IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Awareness of Health and Safety.
• Working to required standards to comply with CQC guidelines.

We provide high quality care and support to older people; people with physical and learning disabilities; people with mental health needs; dementia; carers and clients’ families. This extends to respite care for families and carers.

We operate services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, ranging from Residential Homes, Day Services, Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 31 days excluding statutory bank holidays, rising to 34 with length of service.
• Occupational Sick Pay: We offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us, ensuring you’re cared for when you need it most.
• Career Progression: excellent opportunities to develop and learn.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We offer a confidential, free of charge, support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme: we contribute 3%
• Morebus Commuter Club: offering exclusive discounts on bus fares.
• Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)