Deputy Manager

Salary: Available on application.

Reports to: The Registered Manager

Job Purpose: To achieve the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner through direct nursing care and effective supervision of staff members. Ensure that all company policies and procedures and all legal requirements are adhered to.

About You:

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration
• At least one year’s previous experience in a similar role within a Health and Social Care setting.
• Experience supporting older people with variable health and social care needs.
• Have a successful track record of delivering excellent care standards and clinical risk assessments.
• Leadership experience and an understanding of the Care Inspectorate ‘quality framework for support services’ (2023)
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Show compassion, resilience and a dynamic approach to deliver quality care in our engaging environment.

Job Overview:

• To positively support the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the Northlands Staff Team.
• To deputise for the function of the Registered Manager during their absence, whilst at all times supporting the decisions made by the Registered Manager.
• To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development to maintain best clinical practice.
• To manage the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations, and within the financial plans agreed with the Registered Provider.

Role-Specific Duties:

• Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
• The efficient and effective day-to-day management of the human resources involved in providing care through the staff team, ensuring that the required standards are maintained.
• Maintaining all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and up to date.
• To ensure all staff at the service receive formal supervision and appraisals.
• Oversee the duty rota monthly in advance ensuring the correct skills and numbers on duty for safe staffing.
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service.

Working with Others:

• Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service.

Personal and Professional Development:

• Attend statutory training and any other development as directed by management.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Work within the relevant Codes of Conduct, NMC / SSSC.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Health and Social Care setting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person