Hours: 36 Salary: £23,774.40 to £23,774.40 Annum (Salary based on a 36-hour contract) Overview of the role You will be assisting the Home Manager in the operation of a residential care home. Your duties will include development, implementation and monitoring of individual care plans; assisting with staff supervision and administrative control; and ensuring compliance with all relevant codes of practice and legislation. The position requires extensive knowledge, including supervisory experience from working in Adult Social Care. You will need to have a professional approach with the ability to organise and prioritise, and a good knowledge of relevant codes of practice and legislation. Key duties Identifying residents' emotional, physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and make appropriate decisions for action in consultation with the management teamCoordinating and leading the staffing team, under the direction of the Home ManagerSupporting the Home Manager by effectively conducting inductions and supervisionsConducting regular team meetings and delegating responsibilities amongst the teamSupporting the Home Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of staffing by planning and managing a rotaSupporting the Home Manager in managing the impact of absenceEnsuring staff are up to date with trainingActively assisting and supporting the Home Manager with investigations, disciplinaries and grievancesWorking in collaboration with other departments and homes within the CompanyConducting risk assessments for both staff and residents Personal attributes Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Deputy Manager. What are the benefits?* Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staffEnhanced holiday entitlement - starting from 34 days inclusive of Bank HolidaysSick pay entitlementEmployee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staffRefer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice CareChoiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice CareChristmas bonus - vouchers for all staff membersLife insuranceAnnual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in totalComplex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising starsA paid day off on your birthdayFree monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected at random, receive £500 each, tax-freeBlue Light Card eligibilityReclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shiftWagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education *minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits Who are we? Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row! Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem. In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through. Where will you work? Fearnley House is a large bungalow-style property in Old Windsor, a short distance from Staines and Windsor town centres. The home offers residential support for four men and women of varying ages with moderate to severe learning disabilities, physical disabilities and associated complex needs, all of whom are currently non-verbal. In the garden there is a separate day service summer house used for a range of individual and group activities, including arts and crafts, reflexology and music therapy. The home also has its own specially-designed transport for outings to the cinema, the theatre, Thames Valley Activity Park and other local theme parks and attractions. EHOT
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