Deputy House Manager - Care

PossAbilities CIC; Widnes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Widnes is seeking a Deputy House Manager to deliver support and assist in providing a safe, happy home for residents. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess experience in personal support and a passion for improving residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support roles.
• Ability to manage personal care and day-to-day tasks.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist House Manager in daily operations and support.
• Ensure compliance with individual person-centred plans.
• Maintain household hygiene and a stimulating environment.
• Administer medication and assist with personal health needs.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Financial support

Staff training management

Incident reporting

Job description

Overview

You will assist the House Manager in their duties and will deliver support for people to live in a safe, excellent quality and happy home.

Your line manager will be the House Manager.

Responsibilities

As a deputy house manager

• Provides excellent support with personal care, activities and day to day help with a range of tasks (e.g. medication administration, moving and positioning, financial support etc.)
• Ensure individual person-centred plans are adhered to and delivered in a timely manner.
• Provide assurance that the house, care and support provided is safe and compliant with our regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Respond, report and act on any incidents or concerns that arise, in accordance with health and safety, safeguarding and other relevant incident management processes
• Ensure all staff are up to date with mandatory training requirements and development as identified
• Ensure all audits and compliance checks are completed and company policies adhered to.

As a personal assistant

• Provide excellent support with personal care to maintain high hygiene standards
• Help to make sure our physical environment is happy and stimulating
• Provide a choice of activities and support that they can choose from depending on their own likes, preferences, and aspirations
• Maintain a high standard of living for individuals including shopping, laundry, decorating, home maintenance, gardening and other aspects of a domestic nature
• Support with their day to day finances
• Help with any medical appointments or other health needs identified in their person-centred plans
• Support and assist with any moving and handling equipment, including wheelchairs respectfully, and maintaining their dignity
• Administer medication in accordance with individual plans
• Support and encourage them to participate in leisure, work or voluntary activities
• Respond and report on any incidents or concerns that arise during their stay, in accordance with health and safety, safeguarding and other relevant incident management processes