Unit Lead - Care Home

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Deputy Manager to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role focuses on providing high-quality care while supporting management functions. Ideal for those looking to progress in their careers, the position emphasizes hands-on involvement with residents and the importance of teamwork. The organization values its staff and offers exceptional training and career development opportunities. Join a family-run business that prioritizes the welfare and well-being of both residents and employees, creating a fulfilling work environment where you can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development

Employee recognition scheme

Uniform provided

Free onsite car parking

Discount club membership

Employee of the month

Long service awards

Refer a friend scheme

Access to Wage Stream

Qualifications

• Kind and caring individuals who can make a difference in residents' lives.
• Organized approach to management and care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities and support management tasks.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience in care home environment

Job description

As an Assistant Deputy Manager, you are part of the management team alongside the Home Manager & the Deputy Manager. Here at Wood Care Group, the Assistant Deputy provides support to the management team. The role comprises mainly of providing care with assigned supernumerary time to complete management tasks.

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of being hands-on with care while ensuring that the shift is well led, supporting both the day shift and night shift due to being present for both handovers.

We ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. This includes assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals. Additionally, you will support management functions, including supervisions, observations, rota planning, medication audits, and end-of-month medication checks.

This is an ideal role for a Senior looking to progress to a Deputy Manager in a company that values and develops its internal staff.

We are a family-run business, part of the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.

About You:

Above all, we're looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can truly make a difference in people's lives. You'll also need:

• Good communication skills to communicate with residents, families, and the management team.
• Previous experience working in a care home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organized approach.

If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organization that provides the best quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, then this is a rewarding place to be.

Other Duties:
- Attend staff meetings.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs and demands of the home and participate in appropriate training while encouraging and supporting staff in their development.
- Ensure you fully understand your safeguarding responsibilities and develop your understanding and skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support. Ensure that adults are safeguarded in a way that recognizes their choice and control. Adhere to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies at all times.
- Provide evidence of any undertaken training.
- Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.
- Complete all training as determined by the home.

In return for your hard work, dedication, and commitment, Wood Care Group provides:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care - Our in-house employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• First-rate working environment
• Additional shifts available
• Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many other items!
• Employee of the month
• Long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £100 per referral
• Overtime rates
• Access to Wage Stream - cash out up to 50% of your earned wages each week!
• Overtime raffle - chance to win £100 per month!
• Employee Assistance Program
• My Healthy Advantage App - a comprehensive library of resources to help and support you in life
• Opportunity to participate in exciting trips and activities with our residents

“Wood Care Group's main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a company, we have great communication, and we are always looking for ways to improve our employees' work-life balance.” - Michelle, HR Manager

Please see our website for videos of what our home is like to work at! www.woodcaregroup.com