Deputy Manager

Recruiter
BS Social Care
Location
Derbyshire
Salary
32000.00 - 33000.00 GBP Annual + plus excellent benefits
Posted
24 Nov 2014
Closes
22 Dec 2014
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job title - Deputy Manager
Location - Derbyshire
Salary - 32,000 - 33,000
Must be Nurse qualified - RGN/RMN (elderly care home experience essential)
Hours - 40

Located within the Derbyshire area, this care home is a purpose built 39 bedded care property offering nursing, residential, respite and end of life care.

MAIN PURPOSE
To oversee / maintain the care of clients within the care home. In the absence of the Home Manager, to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, and ensure that all company policies and procedures, and all legal requirements, are adhered to within the defined timescales.

REQUIRED
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Genuine interest in working with the relevant client group
- Satisfactory police check
- Care for the elderly experience/qualification
- Nurse qualification - RGN or RMN

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all staff members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the care home.
- Interact with clients to ensure that their health care needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate.
- Undertake general nursing work & personal care as appropriate.
- Administer prescribed medicines and monition necessary records as per company guidelines.
- Support and assist Home Manager in auditing care plan documentation, to ensure best practice.
- Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to staff members.
- Arrange and participate in staff and client meetings.
- Manage, monitor and maintain budgets agreed by the Home Manager.
- Administer medication and much more.

BENEFITS
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Award-winning training and development
- Generous rates of pay
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Access to a generous rewards programme including discounts and offers