Assistant Manager - Elderly Care (Dementia) Leader

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited; St Albans; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited in St Albans is seeking an experienced Elderly Care Professional to join a care home as Assistant Manager. The role involves assisting the Manager, supervising staff, and direct care.

You will work alternating weekends with 08:00–16:00 one week and 12:00–20:00 the next, with two weekdays off during weekend weeks. The position is permanent with a salary of £34,000–£36,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in dementia care.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Manager and Deputy and Manager in the running of the home in an efficient and caring manner.
• Be responsible for the supervision of staff.
• Work in a direct care capacity on a day-to-day basis.
• To be directly responsible to the Home Manager, or their appointed representative in respect of all duties performed.
• Ensure that 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.
• To assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate training for staff.
• To have designated responsibility for the ordering, recording, administration and disposal of the Homes medication system.
• Assisting with maintaining adequate staffing levels and the correct mix of staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited in St Albans is seeking an experienced Elderly Care Professional to join a care home as Assistant Manager. The role involves assisting the Manager, supervising staff, and direct care.

You will work alternating weekends with 08:00–16:00 one week and 12:00–20:00 the next, with two weekdays off during weekend weeks. The position is permanent with a salary of £34,000–£36,000 DOE.