Back to searchDeputy Care Service Manager - Battersea
Purosearch
Posted 15 days ago, valid for a month
London, Greater London SW18, England
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Full Time
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- Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
- Experience required: Minimum 3 years' experience in long-term care or similar industry
- RGN/RMN qualified Deputy Care Services Manager needed to work at a 70 bedded home in Wandsworth
- Experience with dementia is desirable for this position
- Responsibilities include overseeing resident care, hiring and training Care Assistants, and ensuring medication management
Wandsworth
50,000 - 55,000
Purosearch are working with a leading Care provider who are looking to appoint a RGN qualified Deputy Care Services Manager to work alongside the Client Service Manager on a day-to-day basis at their 70 bedded home. You will need to have previous care home experience and have ideally have worked as a Deputy Manager; experience with dementia is desirable for this position. Flexibility in working patterns and weekend working on a rotation basis is part of the role.
The Deputy Care Services Manager supports the Care Services Manager in setting the standard for senior care responsibilities including ensuring excellence in resident care, providing outreach and support to families. You will be involved in the hiring and retaining of dedicated Care Assistants, and facilitating ongoing training opportunities for team members.
Main Responsibilities of the role:
To co-ordinate the resident assessment process, ensuring involvement of the resident in identifying needs and preferences, and integration of all information into the care plan.
Ensure that all relevant information in respect of each resident is communicated as appropriate to achieve delivery of a person-centered approach.
When required to work hands-on with the team to ensure the appropriate levels of care are always in place.
A flexible approach to the working week, and to play a part in Duty Management.
Support the Care Services Manager to oversee the Safe Medication Management programme, ensuring robust auditing procedures including those surrounding pharmacy processes, and identify any training needs.
Alongside the Care Services Manager create a framework for regular medication evaluation in respect of each resident and liaise with General Practitioners and Consultants.
Ensure all one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews with team members in the department are completed.
Ensure appropriate staff coverage through effective staff scheduling and completion of daily assignments.
Regularly communicate to family members with regards to resident needs and progress.
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in long-term care or similar industry
Plan, implement, evaluate and clearly document care delivery
Team player, decisive, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Dementia experience/qualification desirable
RGN/RMN qualified.
If you would like to apply for this role please contact Lily Hughes on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
