Deputy Care Manager

Deputy Care Manager
East of Leeds
£26,000 - 28,000
Lovely opportunity to join a small provider that has high standards of care. The home specialises in Residential Dementia care for the elderly.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Experience of dementia care
2. Thorough and in-depth knowledge of medication management from ordering to change-over
3. Qualification to Level 3 and a willingness to work towards level 4/5
4. Experience as a deputy/unit manager with established work history within care homes, or an ambitious senior care assistant looking to progress
5. Willingness to support and mentor staff to achieve high standards
6. Ability to participate in the on-call rota and work flexibly to meet the needs of the business

In return we will:

1. Offer supernumerary hours to enable you to carry out your role
2. Be flexible on working days, times, and shifts
3. Provide work in a fully staffed environment without agency staffing requirements
4. Contribute to your professional development with training and qualifications available

Key duties will include:

1. Ensure all staff members contribute to the efficient running of the Home and create an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of residents.
2. Assist the Registered Home Manager to reach full regulatory compliance with all agencies and assist with the preparation for inspections.
3. Take the lead, in the absence of the Registered Home Manager, for all regulatory and compliance requirements, send necessary notifications to CQC, and promote Duty of Candour. Ensure the service provision meets the CQC fundamental standards and is safe, caring, effective, responsive, and well-led.

Line Management:

1. Assist with all aspects of staff management, mentoring, supervision, appraisal, absence, whistleblowing, and professional development.
2. Ensure that confidentiality, dignity, respect, and a person-centred approach are embedded in the culture of the staff group.
3. Undertake duties/shifts as required. Lead, coach, motivate, and guide staff to achieve positive outcomes for all residents.
4. Ensure there is a four-week rota available to all staff that ensures appropriate levels of staffing which reflects occupancy and dependency levels.

To apply please call Shona at Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV to s.blackburn@purosearch.com for immediate attention.