Assistant Deputy Manager

TN United Kingdom; Mapplewell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

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As an Assistant Deputy Manager, you are part of the management team alongside the Home Manager & the Deputy Manager. Here at Wood Care Group, we have the Assistant Deputy which provides support to the management team. The role comprises mainly of providing care with assigned supernumerary time to complete management tasks.

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of being hands-on with care while ensuring that the shift is well led, supporting both the day shift and night shift due to being present for both handovers.

You will care for our residents like they are your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. This includes assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals. Additionally, you will support the management function by assisting with supervisions, observations, rota planning, medication audits, and end-of-month medication management.

This is an ideal role for a Senior who is looking to progress to a Deputy Manager in a company that values internal staff development.

We are part of a family-run business within the Wood Care Group, where our employees are important to us.

“Become a key worker and make a difference”

About You:

Above all, we're looking for kind and caring individuals who want a job where they can truly make a difference in people's lives. You'll also need:

• Good communication skills to interact with residents, families, and the management team.
• Previous experience working in a care home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organized approach.

If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organization that provides the best quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, then this is a rewarding place to be.

Other Duties:

• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs and demands of the home, participate in appropriate training, and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities and develop skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support, ensuring that adults are safeguarded in a way that recognizes their choice and control.
• Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.
• Complete all training as determined by the home.

In return for your hard work, dedication, and commitment, Wood Care Group provides:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care - Our in-house employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• First-rate working environment
• Additional shifts available
• Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many other items!
• Employee of the month
• Long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £100 per referral
• Overtime rates
• Access to Wage Stream - cash out up to 50% of your earned wages each week!
• Overtime raffle - chance to win £100 per month!
• Employee Assistance Program
• My Healthy Advantage App - comprehensive library of resources to help you and support you in life
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents

“Wood Care Group's main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a company, we have great communication and are always looking for ways to improve our employees' work-life balance.” Michelle – HR Manager

Please see our website for videos of what our home is like to work at! www.woodcaregroup.com