Care Deputy Manager - £14.50/ hour

ID - 1869

Position: Care Deputy Manager

Salary: £14.50/ hour

Shift Pattern: FT Days

Location: Downham Market PE38

Job Purpose

To provide exceptional care to residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met while supporting and supervising junior care staff.

Key Responsibilities

Care Delivery:

Personal Care: Assist residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.Health Monitoring: Regularly check and record vital signs and report any changes in residents’ conditions to the nursing staff.Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications to residents, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with policies.Nutrition and Hydration: Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding when necessary, ensuring dietary requirements are met.

Resident Well-being:

Emotional Support: Provide companionship and emotional support, encouraging residents to participate in social and recreational activities.Individual Care Plans: Develop, review, and implement personalized care plans in collaboration with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.Safety: Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents, following health and safety guidelines.

Team Leadership:

Supervision: Oversee and support junior care assistants, ensuring they deliver care according to standards and procedures.Training and Development: Assist in the training and mentoring of new care assistants, providing guidance and feedback.Communication: Act as a point of contact for junior staff and liaise with healthcare professionals, residents, and their families.

Documentation and Compliance:

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of care provided, incidents, and residents’ progress.Compliance: Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a care setting, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.Education: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in basic IT for record-keeping.Attributes: Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to providing high-quality care.