Salary £50,000 per annum
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:
· To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager, we are looking for the following qualifications –
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration
· At least two year’s previous experience in a senior role within a Health or Social Care setting (i.e. Manager, Deputy Manager, Lead Nurse or Charge Nurse).
· 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.
· Ideal opportunity for career progression.
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:
The Deputy Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
· 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
Pay: £52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Health and Social Care setting: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person