Deputy Manager

Placed: 02/12/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


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Craigbank Care Home
Deputy Manager
£33,500 - Based on a 42 hour contract

About the role

* You will play a key role within the home, taking the time to get to know our residents and their families, so you can ensure the best possible person centred care is delivered
* You will be responsible for creating and updating care plans to ensure they are accurately maintained for auditing purposes, maintaining clear, precise and up-to-date medication records for all our residents
* You will take responsibility for all aspects and areas of care within the home, whilst promoting our key values of choice, dignity and respect
* Always seeking to share your clinical knowledge and experience, you will provide valuable support to members of the home's care team, offering valuable guidance and assistance
* Creating and developing strong relationships with our customers, you will play an important role in strengthening the Bupa brand and raising the care home's profile
* You will occasionally be expected to provide cover outside of normal hours, as required.

Who we're looking for

* Ideally, you will be a level one Registered Nurse
* Someone who shares our passion and dedication for making every day special for our residents
* The ability to build a warm rapport with residents and their families
* A natural educator with leadership experience, you will constantly look for ways to share knowledge of best practice with those around you
* A good time manager, who can prioritise effectively and work independently.

What's in it for you?

Bupa Care Homes values its people, so you can expect a competitive salary and benefits that include:

* Bupa Fit which is a staff health benefit
* A starting salary which reflects your current skills and experience. You will be given every opportunity to increase this salary through training and development.
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Interest free travel ticket loans
* Bupa Cash Plan discounts
* We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)
* Pension and life assurance scheme available
* Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development
* Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts
* Hot meal provided
* Uniform provided

About the home

Craigbank is located in the grounds of St Teresa's Chapel which can be found to the north of Glasgow. With a total of 61 single-occupancy bedrooms, Craigbank is a modern, purpose-built home that specialises in dementia care.

The home is made up of three separate houses, each with its own lounge, kitchen and dining room. Islay house specialises in residential care for up to 30 residents, Killearn house offers nursing dementia care for up to 15 residents, while Balmore house can accommodate up to 16 residents and provides nursing dementia care.

Who we are

Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to almost 18,000 people in over 300 UK homes. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Dedicated to making lives better.

Bupa is committed to an environment which will attract, retain and motivate its people. Bupa aims to ensure that every applicant to, or employee of is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely on the basis of personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age

Benefits: Excellent Benefits

Price / Salary: £33500/annum + Excellent Benefits