Assistant Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who will support the home manager and Deputy Manager in the running of the home and work in a direct care capacity on a day-to-day basis. Ensuring the home is operating to a high standard, including maintaining adequate staffing and implementation of staff training.Rate of Pay To be discussed at interviewContract Type PermanentContract Hours 40 hours (Alternate weekends)Welwyn Garden City - St AndrewsLeadership & SupportWorking in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to : To assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in the running of the home in an efficient andcaring manner. Be responsible for the supervision of staff Work in a direct care capacity on a day to day basis. To be directly responsible to the Home Manager, or their appointed representative inrespect of all duties performed. Subject to the terms and conditions of the contract ofemployment. To work in line with the Company's culture and ethos promoting Commitment, Connectionand Compassion within daily duties. To support the management team with encouraging staff to work in line with theCompany's core values of Commitment, Connection and Compassion, by demonstratingthese behaviours within all aspects of the role. Duties of the Manager/Deputy Manager to be assumed by the Assistant Manager in their absence: Ensure that there is provision for therapy to deal with the spiritual, emotional, physical,mental and religious needs of residents. Ensure that the home is operating to a high standard and acceptable to the requirementsof the proprietors, the Local Authority, Social Services and the Fire Prevention Officer. To assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate training forstaff.August 2024 To have designated responsibility for the ordering, recording, administration and disposalof the Homes medication system Assisting with maintaining adequate staffing levels and the correct mix of staff The purchase of food. Responsibility for the serving of nutritious balanced meals suitablefor elderly persons and the manner in which meals are cooked and presented. The keeping of resident's accounts in a manner acceptable to the proprietors. To undertake simple book keeping and to ensure that monthly invoices and returns areforwarded to Head Office. Ensure that all required records are kept with regard to the requirements of the LocalAuthority, the Health Authority and central government legislation. Supervise the cleaning of the home in order to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. Endeavour to achieve a high compliment of residents. To be aware of, and take responsibility for fire prevention procedures, fire preventionequipment and the training of staff with regard to fire prevention and emergencyevacuation procedures Ensuring confidentiality of all information Liaising with GP's, nurses and other allied professionals Supervise the laundering of resident's clothing and the home's linen in order to maintain ahigh standard of personal and general home cleanliness. Ensure and encourage staff members to take a personal interest in the residents and thehome, in order to create an atmosphere conductive to a happy and caring home. Monitor and control all income and expenditure and work within the budget as supplied byHead Office. To take part in the pre-admission assessment of prospective service users To attend call outs where necessary to ensure the safety of the home as part of plannedout of hours support to the home and on an ad hoc basis. Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience: Effective communication with all levelsof staff including drafting professionalemails and letters. To be a positive leader and role model,to lead by example. Ability to manage own time effectively. Ability to work under pressure and to beflexible within role. To be passionate about person centredcare and the resident's wellbeing. Ability to develop staff and recognisekey strengths amongst team. Ability to motivate, encourage andengage with staff at all levels. To be business minded and maintain aprofessional attitude to work at alltimes. To hold a clean full UK driving licence Desirable Desire to develop within role. To be considering working towardsNVQ Level 5 or Registered ManagerAward (RMA) or equivalent. JBRP1_UKTJ