Deputy Manager

Join to apply for the Deputy Manager role at Choice Care Group 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Choice Care Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Hours: 48 Salary: £13.90 to £13.90 Hour Overview Of The Role You will be assisting the Home Manager in the operation of a residential care home. Your duties will include development, implementation and monitoring of individual care plans; assisting with staff supervision and administrative control; and ensuring compliance with all relevant codes of practice and legislation. Key duties Identifying residents' emotional, physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and make appropriate decisions for action in consultation with the management team Coordinating and leading the staffing team, under the direction of the Home Manager Supporting the Home Manager by effectively conducting inductions and supervisions Conducting regular team meetings and delegating responsibilities amongst the team Supporting the Home Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of staffing by planning and managing a rota Supporting the Home Manager in managing the impact of absence Ensuring staff are up to date with training Actively assisting and supporting the Home Manager with investigations, disciplinaries and grievances Working in collaboration with other departments and homes within the Company Conducting risk assessments for both staff and residents Personal attributes Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Deputy Manager. Benefits Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting from 34 days inclusive of Bank Holidays Sick pay entitlement Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members Life insurance Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total Complex in‑house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars A paid day off on your birthday Free monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected at random, receive £500 each, tax‑free Blue Light Card eligibility Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift Wagestream - a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits Who are we? Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self‑esteem. Where will you work? Opened in December 2016, Oakley Lodge in Basingstoke is a purpose‑built, residential community home for 12 residents of varying ages with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs, including those people who present behaviours that challenge. Oakley Lodge has its own Day Activities Coordinator, responsible for developing individual and group activity programmes. A tailor‑made activities building provides a dedicated space for arts and crafts, and skills development. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Mental Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr