Assistant Manager

Choice Care; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Care seeks an Assistant Manager to support the Home Manager in running a residential care home in Andover. The role involves developing care plans, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in Adult Social Care along with strong organizational and communication skills. A variety of benefits, including holiday entitlement and wellbeing support, are offered.

Benefits

Learning Academy qualifications

Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme: earn £500

Anniversary vouchers

Life insurance

Paid day off on your birthday

Monthly prize draws

Wagestream app

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and supervisory experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong organizational skills and a professional approach.
• Good knowledge of relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Home Manager in running a residential care home.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual care plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Hours: 36

Salary: £25,178.40 per annum (based on a 26-hour contract)

The role involves shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Are you looking for more flexibility? We understand the importance of fitting work around personal commitments, which is why Choice Care offers various flexible positions. Contact us to see how we can assist.

Overview of the role

The Assistant Manager supports the Home Manager in running a residential care home. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring individual care plans; assisting with staff supervision and administration; and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and supervisory experience in Adult Social Care, a professional approach, strong organizational skills, and good knowledge of relevant regulations.

Key duties

• Identifying residents' emotional, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs to inform appropriate actions in consultation with the management team
• Delivering a clearly defined care program within the home
• Delegating tasks effectively
• Liaising with relatives, care managers, and other professionals
• Ensuring adherence to psychology guidelines for residents in collaboration with the psychology team
• Providing personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding assistance
• Building warm, trusting relationships with residents
• Assisting with daily operations to keep the home clean, tidy, and organized

Personal attributes

Patience, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and good communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Learning Academy qualifications for all staff
• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days including Bank Holidays
• Sick pay entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend scheme: earn £500 for successful recruitment
• Anniversary vouchers: £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10, and £150 after 15 years
• Christmas vouchers for all staff
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards with cash prizes
• Management development programs
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Monthly prize draws with cash prizes
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reimbursement for HRT prescriptions and free feminine hygiene products during shifts
• Wagestream app for financial management and support

*Minimum service periods and eligibility criteria may apply to some benefits.

Who are we?

Choice Care is a leading UK provider for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, with over 30 years of experience and high CQC ratings. Recognized as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, we foster a family-like environment in our homes, emphasizing trust, support, and meaningful activities.

Where will you work?

Ravenna Lodge, opened in 2018, supports 11 residents with complex needs. Located northeast of Andover, it offers a community environment with tailored activities and transport for outings.