Deputy Care Manager

Deputy Care Manager 37.5hrs a week Days Permanent GBP15.22/hr Hunslet, Leeds LS10

GBP29,679.00 Permanent Salary

We are looking for a Deputy Care Team Manager to be based at a great Supported Living scheme in the Hunslet area of Leeds.

The scheme is a very busy and at times challenging place to work, so would suit a candidate who is used to working with residents with dementia or challenging behaviours. The residents are very varied, and no two days will be the same.

You will work 37.5 hours a week. The shift pattern is a mixture of early and late shifts (7am 3pm or 2pm 10pm). The rota is a rolling 4-week rota and alternative weekends are worked.

GBP15.22 /hour

You will help to directly manage and supervise care, wellbeing, and administration staff to enable them to maximise their potential.

This is a great home which was built to incredibly high standards in 2009. You will be working in a purpose-built property with facilities designed to support individuals with varying care and support needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the efficient running of all areas of the care provision ensuring good practice, enhancing the quality of life for the residents.
• To take temporary complete charge during the absence of the Care Manager.
• Provide management and engaging leadership to staff in line with policy and procedures, good practice, statutory and organisational requirements.
• Assist residents with their personal care & support needs and help to provide health supervision, and attention through direct care when needed.
• Assist the Care Manager in the duties of Responsible Person for the Service under all statutory requirements, legislation and in-house practice.
• Two years minimum experience of working as a Deputy Manager or Care Team Manager level in an Elderly or Dementia social care environment.
• Have at least an NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care and prepared to work for an NVQ 3 (essential).
• Supervisory/leadership skills, and a willingness to develop new skills.