Deputy Manager

Placed: 13/12/17
Region: Nottinghamshire
Location: Mansfield
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Mears Care is one of the leading providers of care and support in the UK, caring for more than 15,000 enabling them to continue to live independently in their own homes. We have over 100 branches nationwide delivering both local authority and private care services across each region.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join us in Mansfield to assist the Registered Manager in the effective management of the branch.

** *In the role, you will:* **

* Liaise with social service/private customers regarding case conference, reviews and assessments
* Assist the Registered Manager, as requested, in recruiting and interviewing all care and admin staff
* Assist the Registered Manager in investigating all accidents/incidents, reporting relevant accidents in line with RIDDOR procedures
* Arrange and conduct service user assessments
* Monitor and manage Branch Coordinators
* Conduct service user reviews in line with regulatory requirements
* Monitor the call monitoring system
* Provide care in emergency situations, which could involve evenings and weekends
* Be part of the out of hours on call team (in emergency situation), offering support to service users, workers, staff and other health and social care professionals

** *The successful Deputy Manager will have:* **

* Completed or be working towards NVQ / QCF Level 3 or 4 in Care
* Experience of working in a care environment
* Experience of supervision of staff
* Good verbal and written English skills
* Excellent leadership and people skills
* A full UK driving licence, with access to your own transport
* A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (paid for by Mears)

This role would suit a Care Supervisor or Care Team Leader.

Mears Care offer a competitive salary, extensive training, company annual fun days, child care voucher scheme, flexible working patterns and access to the Mears Advantage money saving scheme and Mears Assist employee support hotline.

If you share Mears passion for making a positive difference in peoples lives, please click apply to start your application.

Price / Salary: 23,000 - 25,000 - per annum