Deputy Manager

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Deputy Manager to join our team here at Kirklands Care based at our Kirklands Care Home in Cockermouth.

Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role where you will genuinely make a difference, everyday

Pay: £34,000 per annum

Working hours: Full time/40 hours

Responsibilities

• To positively support the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the administration, care, catering, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance functions of the service
• To deputise for the function of the Registered Manager during their absence, while, at all times, supporting the decisions made by the Registered Manager
• To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice
• To manage the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time with the Registered Provider

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 and ensuring that the required standards are maintained
• Ensuring all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept 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 number of staff and skill mix as needed
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a similar environment
• Previous experience of working in a similar supervisory role
• Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
• Knowledge of rota planning, ensuring adequate staff on duty with the correct skill mix and fair allocation of off duty/annual leave

Why choose to work for us?

• We make sure that our home is our resident's home
• We listen to the needs and wants of our residents
• We try to be as flexible as possible working round employee's family lives
• We provide all training needed and we provide and support career development
• Competitive pay rates
• Joining bonus
• Blue Light Card provided
• Free parking
• Free uniforms
• Discounted meals
• 'GOOD' CQC RATING
• Excellent management who will always support you

Who are we?

Kirklands Care Home – is a purpose-built care home nestled in the heart of the beautiful Lake District within the market town of Cockermouth.

Our bright, modern home has everything needed to provide the highest levels of care to residents, while maintaining a warm, comfortable and homely atmosphere that puts you at ease the moment that you arrive.

Our compassionate and experienced staff are completely dedicated to the care of our residents. We work closely with residents and their families to create highly-personalised plans that ensure that both the physical and emotional needs of the resident are not only met, but exceeded. Their safety, dignity and happiness are our priority as we support them to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life with us at Kirklands care home.

Our residents benefit from 24/7 care and support at the highest standards of professional service.

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

We can't wait to hear from you.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• How many years experience do you have in a similar role?

Work Location: In person