Deputy Manager

Baxendale Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist in supporting the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care services. Key responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards, and maintaining effective communication among team members. Candidates should have supervisory experience, strong English skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to various situations. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum with a focus on staff welfare and service user needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar supervisory role.
• Ability to conduct mock inspections and action planning.
• Knowledge of rota planning and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in service leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day management and staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with care standards and documentation.

Skills

Good English – written and verbal

Supervisory or management experience

Ability to adapt quickly

Conflict resolution skills

Job description

Deputy Manager

Location: Whetstone, London, N20, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.

Working Hours: 5 days over a 7-day period, as agreed with the manager.

Job Overview

To positively support the Registered Manager in providing leadership to theitores, care, catering, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance functions of the service.

To deputise for the function of the Registered Manager during their absence, while, at all times, supporting the decisions made by the Registered Manager.

To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time‑to‑time be required to maintain that currency of practice.

To manage the serviceVU in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice, and within the financial plans agreed from time‑to‑time with the Registered Provider.

(Note – in addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as بدان reasonably be required).

Key Responsibilities

Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.

The efficient and effective day‑to‑day management of the human resources involved in providing care through the staff team and ensuring that the required standards are maintained.

Ensuring all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date.

To ensure all staff at the service receive formal supervision and appraisals.

Oversee the duty rota monthly in advance, ensuring the correct number of staff and skill mix as needed.

Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service.

Person Specification

• Good English – written and verbal.
• Supervisory or managementExplanation commensurate with the role.
• Maintain all support plan/care records in accordance with the service's policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance.
• Deputy Managers need to be able to adapt to and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess subscribed to promote health and wellbeing, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there may be a need for protection.
• Promote the effective resolution of team conflicts.
• Ensure there are always adequate staff with the necessary skills on duty. Take the lead responsibility for the development of the staff rota to comply with requirements in terms of numbers and skill mix whilst adhering to a conducive home / work‑life balance.
• Share in the development of the strategic plans of the serviceninga.
• Conduct mock inspections of the service and action plan for shortfalls identified.
• Previous experience of working in a similar environment.
• Previous experience of working in a similar supervisory role.
• Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs.
• Knowledge of rota planning, ensuring adequate staff on duty with the correct skill mix and fair allocation of off‑duty/annual leave.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Baxendale Care, please do not hesitate to apply.