Summary:
- Deputy Home Manager (RN)
- Clinical Leadership
- St Giles View
- £25.32 per hour (£47,399 per annum)
- 36 hours per week
- Alternate weekends off
- Extensive CPD programme
- Free meal on shift
- Paid breaks
- Not for Profit care provider
Deputy Home Manager
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to support our new purpose-built care home in Winchester.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN), with experience of working in a care home at a senior level.
What will I be doing?
Reporting to the Home Manager, supporting them in carrying out the full duties of the post. The key focus of the role will require you to:
Work as a Deputy Manager or Supporting Manager in a Brendoncare service for specific periods of time according to the needs of the home;
• Provide relief in the absence of the manager in a Home, carrying out the full duties of the post;
• Carry out specific projects within a service, or more generally for the organisation, as specified by the Chief Operating Officer/Head of Care Services.
• Work closely with the Care & Nursing Team, relatives and other agencies to ensure person-centred care plans are in place that put the individual at the centre of all interactions, ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times.
• Carry out duties in accordance with NMC guidelines, leading the Care & Nursing Team on shift and providing clinical leadership, practice development, feedback and reflection to Registered Nurses and Care Assistants as well as new and developing members of staff.
What do I need to have to apply?
• Post qualification experience as an RGN/RMN and currently registered with NMC;
• Previous managerial experience of leading a care team in the care of older people, or related social care setting;
• Have evidence of continuing professional development;
• Have a working knowledge of the regulatory framework relating to Care Homes;
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written;
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, support and motivate a dedicated care team;
• The ability to take responsibility for the safeguarding of older people;
• Commitment to the ongoing training and development of your team.
• You must be able to travel between Care Homes
• Awareness of best dementia care practice is highly desirable for this role.
If this sounds like the next step for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Benefits:
6.6 weeks’ annual leave increasing to 7 weeks with five years service. In addition we provide training and continuing personal development, a free uniform, free DBS Check, paid breaks, free staff meals when on duty, free on-site parking whilst in the care homes, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a Refer a Resident Bonus Scheme, and enrolment on to our pension scheme.
What is Brendoncare St Giles View like?
Brendoncare St Giles View is a modern development in our home city of Winchester, which provides 60 purpose built en-suite residential, nursing and dementia bedrooms. Leisure facilities include a café/restaurant, hair and beauty salon and community spaces. This home has landscaped gardens and enjoys stunning views of the South Downs.
Who are Brendoncare?
Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.
We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.
Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, empowering, dedicated and forward thinking. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.
In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.
