Deputy Care Manager

Salary: £21.6 per hour

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a leading Care Home Group in the recruitment of a Deputy Care Manager.

Our client run an established Care Home in a quiet leafy area, where they also offer Respite and Day Care, with plenty of stimulating and interesting activities.

Due to internal promotion we are recruiting a Deputy Manager to join their Homecare team. This key role will positively support the Registered Manager with the effective management of the Homecare business on a day-to-day basis, ensuring all regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to for the health, safety and well-being of the clients and staff. You will also work with the senior management team and other colleagues to develop and enhance Homecare to be a care provider and workplace of choice.

The successful candidate will work with clients, colleagues, family members, and other healthcare providers to ensure their clients are receiving the best possible person-centred care. You will ensure that clients rights are protected including respect, dignity, privacy, independence and freedom of choice, and that staff members are aware of those rights and perform their duties accordingly.

We are looking for someone who has worked at a senior level within social care for a minimum of two years, ideally within a Homecare environment. You must have a good understanding of the applicable legislation and be compassionate and enthusiastic about care provision. You will need excellent team working and communications skills, together with good organisation skills and a positive attitude. This type of work is varied, and you will be expected to deal with emergencies, so an ability to work under pressure is essential.

You must have a Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent, and good computer skills, including MS Office – Word, Outlook and Teams. You must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle. You will be required to undergo an advanced DBS check for this role.

As well as a competitive salary for this role, our client offer a workplace pension scheme, employee assistance programme, company mobile telephone and laptop. As a growing business there are opportunities for development and progression for those who are interested.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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