Assistant Manager

at  Choice Care Group

Hours: 37.5
Salary: £31,516.99 to £31,516.99 Annum (Salary based on a 37.5-hour contract)
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that’s why Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. Get in touch to see if we can help.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Assistant Manager will support the Home Manager in the operation of a residential care home. The duties 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 within 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 to make appropriate decisions for action in consultation with the management team
• Delivery of a clearly defined programme of care within the home
• Delegating tasks
• Liaising with relatives, care managers and other professionals in consultation with the manager of the home
• Ensuring that the agreed psychology guidelines for each resident are followed in conjunction with the management team and psychology department
• Providing personal care – including bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with residents
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the home is clean, tidy and organised