Duty Manager in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Duty Manager
£33,000 per annum
Permanent

Hours & Shift Pattern
A full time role of 35 hours per week, based on site.

The Company

We are recruiting for an established care provider supporting older people, with a strong focus on values, dignity and quality of care. They invest in their people through training and professional development, and offer a generous benefits package. They are looking for a Duty Manager who wants to support the home's manager and help the team deliver consistently high standards of care.

The Role
As Duty Manager, you will join the management team of a care home for older people, supporting the Registered Manager across all aspects of the home.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running the home day to day in line with company policies and procedures
• Leading and supervising the care team with a hands on approach
• Making sure the home is staffed with the right numbers of suitably qualified people at all times
• Carrying through the decisions of the Registered Manager and building strong working relationships
• Communicating with residents, families, staff and visiting health and social care professionals
• Keeping accurate records and reviewing care plans and risk assessments in line with legal requirements and best practice
• Managing the induction and training of new starters

This is a visible, hands on leadership role at the heart of the home.

What We Are Looking For

To succeed as Duty Manager, you will bring:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Experience leading and motivating a team in a care setting
• Good knowledge of working with older people
• Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external professionals
• A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect
• Initiative and the ability to work on your own or as part of a team
• The right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)

Desirable
A Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards it.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £33,000 per annum
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Savings, cycle to work and tech schemes
• Employee counselling service and retail discounts
• Access to pay on demand
• Training and professional development

This is a genuine permanent opportunity with an established, values led care provider.

SWJ Search (Operis Vitae Group Ltd) is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.