Unit Lead - Care Home

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

Job summary

Join a family-run organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to residents. As an Assistant Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the management team while ensuring the highest standards of care. This position offers a unique opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a nurturing environment. With a focus on internal staff development, you will be part of a team that values kindness and dedication, making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about care and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect role for you.

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

• Experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to provide personal care and support to residents.

Responsibilities

• Support management functions through supervisions, observations, and rota planning.
• Assist residents with personal care activities and ensure their well-being.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Caring attitude

Job description

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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 whilst ensuring that the shift is well-led and being that person to support both the day shift and night shift due to being present for both handovers.

We ask for 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, as well as supporting the management function through supervisions, observations, rota planning, medication audits, and end-of-month medication tasks.

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

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

“Become a key worker and make a difference”

About You:

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

• Good communication skills to interact 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, participate in appropriate training, and encourage and support staff in their development.
- Ensure understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, developing skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support, while recognizing 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 - comprehensive library of resources to help you and support you in life
• Opportunity to take part 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 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