Deputy Manager

WONDERFUL NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A FRIENDLY CARE HOME NEAR YOU!

Are you a Deputy Manager looking for a rewarding career with flexibility?

Are you interested in making a difference?

WE WANT YOU!

ABOUT US

Alexandra Mill in Crewe is a purpose built care home opening Early 2023.  We are looking for new team members to join us.

We ask questions, listen, and discover things that really matter. We come up with imaginative ways to recreate a homely environment where residents can continue to enjoy pastimes they love and find some new ones too living in a way which will ignite their spark, a sense of purpose, sustain a sense of identity and stretch the mind and muscles as well.

We are committed to making a positive difference to those who choose to live and work in our communities. We build every resident relationship on trust, striving to earn it from the very first conversation. We select kind and caring people to give the best service to our residents and exceed their expectations. We empower our team who demonstrate enthusiasm and energy in everything they do and be determined to make a difference.

We embrace individuality in our support and care of all people who live in our home. We develop our team to support people flexibly and sensitively and we respect each person’s needs and values in all things.

EMPLOYEE PERKS INCLUDE:

Retention Bonus – £500 Bonus after 1 year service, £1,000 bonus after 2 years and £2,000 bonus 3 years after and each year subsequently.

Excellent hourly rates – above average basic rates.

Unlimited free training - access to our NEW training platform with over 100 free courses.

NMC Subscription – fees paid every year and support to complete revalidation.

Introduce a Friend - receive up to £1000 when you introduce a friend or family member.

Other Perks include – Free Uniform, Free Car Parking, Free DBS.

Requirements

• To work on the floor as an RGN (variable shift pattern)
• To manage the Home in the absence of the Registered Manager
• To assist the Manager in the overall co-ordination and operation of the home
• To ensure Hand Over Meetings are held with the Manager before and after any absence of either party
• To meet with the Manager on a regular basis to discuss priorities, focus, issues or other work related items, to ensure relevant issues are communicated and dealt with.
• To be part of the overall Management Team for the Home, liaising frequently with the Management team, attending Team and Staff Meetings, and relevant training as required.
• To operate and be part of, a safe and efficient On Call System, ensuring the Home is supported 24 hours a day
• To be aware of the different roles and responsibilities of individual staff and departments within the home
• To correctly delegate tasks and workload to appropriate staff
• To supervise and monitor Care Staff and Nurses
• Ensure the co-ordination and maintenance of Care Records, Care Planning and associated documentation
• To carry out pre-admission assessments for prospective residents, and liaise with Care Managers, Relatives, Commissioners, and other professionals regarding either private or funded placements
• The correct and timely ordering and recording of medication and other medical supplies as needed
• The correct storage, administration, record keeping, disposal and returns of medication and other medical supplies as required
• To have knowledge in the use of all medical equipment within the Home and ensure usability checks are carried out on a regular basis
• To observe practice, monitoring the care and nursing delivery to our residents, and assist Team Leaders and Registered Nurses with individual development and development of their care teams.
• To oversee formal supervision and carry out clinical supervision with trained nurses on a quarterly basis
• Assist in the correlation of falls and prepare a monthly audit across site for accidents
• To oversee training and development, and liaise with the Home Administrator to ensure Training Matrix and Training Files are updated and accurate
• To assist with Quality Assurance Monitoring and Auditing
• To contribute to development plans for the home
• To assist in Staff Recruitment as and when required
• To assist in compiling appropriate Policies and Procedures for the Home as needed
• To manage any complaints in the absence of the Manager
• To assist in Staff Disciplinary matters when required
• To build and maintain a high profile within the community and all associated bodies/businesses connected to Hestia Care
• To act at all times within the Company’s best interests
• To assist in ensuring staff cover is appropriate and the Rota is well maintained as required in the absence of the HR Co-Ordinator/Manager
• To manage any allegations/suspicions of abuse appropriately and in line with the local inter agency safeguarding protocols
• To notify statutory agencies of specific events as and when required by legislation
• To undertake any other reasonable duty commensurate with the level of the post and scope of duties

Skills and Qualifications

• NMC registration, Sales and Marketing experience
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills

Qualities we look for in our staff

• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Willing to learn new skills
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Approachable
• Ability to prioritise work load
• Good leadership skills

Anavo Group is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our residents and will take up relevant DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.

***This advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient level of applications, please do not delay in applying ***

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Licence/Certification:

• NMC registration (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person