Deputy Manager Care Home

Manager, you willassistwith the management of the home in the delivery ofhigh standardsofperson centred care;initiating and managing quality, health,dementia and palliative  this incredibly varied position, you will Ensure the health and safety of all residents is effectively assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated using our electronic care planning system.

Work closely with the Registered Manager in managing the services annual budget efficiently and effectively.

Develop effective communication links with the Registered Manager, the support team under your line management and all external professionals.

Ensure all staff adhere to the correct reporting procedures for all accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns.

Maintain a welcoming ambience that encourages a sense of communal living.

Act as a role model in support of staff to work within the standards, always promoting best practice.

Please refer to the job description uponsubmittingyour application.

With a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care and a clear understanding of the Care Certificate, you will have proven experience working with the elderly and will be comfortable leading a team.

A strong understanding of CQC regulations and adult safeguarding is key for the role and you will be comfortable auditing day to day practice,identifying scope for improvement and then implementing a forwarding thinking approach to current practices. You will produce rotas for the team and organise staff training, always being a champion of staff development.

This dynamic role offers the best of both worlds hands-on work on the floor and impactful decision-making in the office.

Thisisntjust a job;itsabout making a difference to older peoples lives every day.

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

• Learning, development, and progression.
• Paid breaks.
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
• Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
• Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
• Health cash plans for you and your family.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long service awards, that increase with length of service.
• Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus
  
  Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from usFree parking at our homes.
• Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums.
• Uniforms are provided.
• Free DBS checks.

Friends of the Elderly is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and accepted. Our goal is to attract and retain caring individuals who make a difference.

We respect and support all staff, service users, volunteers, and contractors as unique individuals, encouraging personal growth and understanding.

We strive to listen, learn, and improve, asking everyone to commit to self-education and open dialogue. We urge staff to challenge actions that conflict with our values and uphold the rights of all.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments or accommodations for disabled and neurodivergent applicants during recruitment or interviews. Please inform us if you need any.

We interview applicants as they apply.

Keeping everyone safe? is one of the charity's core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straightaway.

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.