Assistant Manager

St Lauras; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care home provider in Kings Langley is seeking an Assistant Manager to assist in managing the home and provide direct care. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining high standards, and contributing to the training and development of the team. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a passion for resident well-being. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including drafting professional emails.
• Demonstrates positive leadership by leading by example.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in running the home efficiently.
• Supervise staff and ensure high operational standards.
• Work in direct care capacity on a daily basis.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive leadership

Time management

Person-centred care

Staff development

Motivation and engagement

Business minded

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 5 or Registered Manager Award (Desirable)

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who will support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager in the running of the home and work in a direct care capacity on a day-to-day basis. Ensuring the home is operating to a high standard, including maintaining adequate staffing and implementation of staff training.

Rate of Pay

To be discussed at interview

Contract Type

Full Time

Contract Hours

40 hours (Various Shifts)

Kings Langley - St Lauras

Leadership & Support

Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in the running of the home in an efficient and caring manner.
• Supervise staff and ensure that the home is operating to a high standard.
• Work in direct care capacity on a day-to-day basis.
• Be responsible for the supervision of staff and for encouraging staff to work in line with the company's core values of Commitment, Connection and Compassion.
• Support the management team with encouraging staff to work in line with the Company's core values of Commitment, Connection and Compassion, by demonstrating these behaviours within all aspects of the role.
• Ensure the home is operating to a high standard and acceptable to the requirements of the proprietors, the Local Authority, Social Services and the Fire Prevention Officer.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of staff training.
• For ordering, recording, administration and disposal of medication system.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels and correct mix of staff.
• Purchase, serve and cook nutritious balanced meals suitable for elderly persons and present them in a manner acceptable to the proprietors.
• Taken responsibility for fire prevention procedures, training of staff with regard to fire prevention and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Liaise with GP's, nurses and other allied professionals.
• Supervise cleaning of the home and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Maintain records and control income and expenditure within the budget supplied by Head Office.
• Take part in pre-admission assessment of prospective service users and attend call outs to ensure safety of the home.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience

• Effective communication with all levels including drafting professional emails and letters.
• Positive leader and role model, leading by example.
• Ability to manage own time effectively and work under pressure and be flexible within role.
• Passionate about person-centred care and resident's wellbeing.
• Develop staff and recognise key strengths amongst team.
• Motivate, encourage and engage with staff at all levels.
• Business minded and maintain a professional attitude to work at all times.
• Hold a clean full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Desire to develop within role and consider working towards NVQ Level 5 or Registered Manager Award (RMA) or equivalent.
• Desire to develop within role.