Runwood Homes are currently recruiting for a Deputy Home Manager for Blackthorns, based in Halstead. This role is 40 hours per week.
Blackthorns Care Home is a 57 bed home situated in the rural village of Halstead, North Essex, and next door to The Warrens Day Centre. This spacious home provides expert care for older people, including those living with dementia.We strive to create a varied and enjoyable environment at Blackthorns, and carers listen carefully to what residents would like to do to make the day pleasurable.
This is an opportunity to work with our team, ensuring the highest levels of care are delivered. As a Deputy Manager, you will be working closely with the Home Manager to develop the skills of the care team, using your personal and professional experience to make sure those we care for have all the support they need.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering positive experiences to those we care for
- Administering medications
- Supporting the writing of care plans and developing staff skill and knowledge in this area
- Working closely with other health professionals to develop treatment plans
- Being involved in review processes of residents
- Supporting the care team to develop their practice
- Delivering supervisions
- Delivering training sessions
- Supporting the auditing process of the home
- Feeding into managers meetings
- Thinking creatively about improving outcomes for people
A background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia is essential. You will also have a background in leading a team to deliver care. You will have a brilliant, positive energy and a natural ability to get along with others. You will know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. Furthermore, whenever you communicate with others, whether it be a resident or co-worker, you will be truly considerate and kind.
Experience / Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
- QCF Qualification
- Previous Experience of managing a staff team
- Safeguarding Adults
Benefits:
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing paid training to develop your career
- Quality training to enhance your skills
- Quality PPE provided
- High IPC and sanitisation standards
- Welfare support
- Buddy scheme - to help you settle in
- Free uniform
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Fast track career options
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.