Deputy Care Manager

 We are seeking a strong Residential Care Home Deputy Manager / Head of Care who is seeking a new exciting challenge within healthcare. The ideal candidate will have previous managerial and team leading experience in an elderly care home environment with good leadership skills and a strong personality.

Residential Care Home Deputy Manager: Ref No. PK70723

• £16.22 per hour
• 37 hours per week
• 2 office based managerial days (9-5) and 2 longer days supervising the floor

A passionate and dedicated individual is required to help run a comfortable Residential Care Home in the Newport area as their new Deputy Care Manager. The home caters for up to 25 elderly residents and they are a part of an independent care company which focuses on providing a high standard of person-centred care. This home offers an ideal environment for active, independent elderly people who enjoy being part of a community

This is a full-time, permanent Deputy Care Manager position paying a very competitive starting salary of £16.62 per hour! This will be working 37 hours per week over 4 days, and will build upon existing team leading skills.

Previous Deputy Care Manager or Team Leader experience is preferred. The successful candidate will need to be able to carry to supervisions of staff members, book in medication, carry out audits and work in partnership with the Registered Manager. You will be predominantly floor based and will play a crucial link between the Senior Carers on the floor and the Home Manager. Experienced Care Team Leaders or Senior Carers with at least NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care are encouraged to apply.

Residential Deputy Care Home Manager Skills/ Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care minimum
• Medication trained
• Experience of working within a Care Home environment
• Proficient with: Care plans, Risk assessments, Supervisions, Liaising with families and other healthcare professionals

Deputy Care Manager duties will include:

• Supervising the floor and ensuring a high quality of care provision is maintained
• Care plans writing, reviews and meetings with both residents and their family members where appropriate
• Medication management (Ordering, auditing and destroying)
• Staff management

For more information on this Residential Care Home, Deputy Care Manager role please submit your CV and call Phil King on (phone number removed)