Deputy Manager inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED WED 8 JAN 2025

£22.00 per hour GOOD SALARY

BONUS PENSION WEEKEND

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Competitive pay of £22.00 per hour, which is above industry standards.

Access to the Priority rewards scheme, enhancing job satisfaction among staff.

Auto-enrolment in a pension scheme, providing financial security for employees.

Additional annual leave incentives for length of service, promoting work-life balance.

Loyalty bonus payments based on extended service, rewarding commitment to the organization.

Strong support network among staff, ensuring teamwork and collaboration in care delivery.

Opportunity to act in a leadership role during the Home Manager's absence, building valuable management skills.

Priority Care Group is looking for a Deputy Manager for their Drumdarroch Care Home in Aberdeen. The role involves supporting the Home Manager in ensuring the efficient daily operations and delivering high-quality care to residents and their families. The ideal candidate should be an RGN qualified professional with an active PIN registration and experience in healthcare, particularly in residential or nursing settings. The Deputy Manager will oversee the home's operations in the Manager's absence, support with staff recruitment, manage compliance documentation, and ensure patient care is prioritized and aligned with residents' preferences.

This full-time position requires strong communication and leadership skills to effectively manage staff and build relationships with residents and their families. The role includes administrative duties such as maintaining care records and medication management. Benefits include competitive pay of £22.00 per hour, a rewards scheme, pension enrollment, and additional loyalty bonuses. The schedule consists of three full days on the floor and one office day each week, with every other weekend included.

We are seeking to hire a Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager to deliver efficient and effective day to day running of the home and create a highly unique experience for the residents and their families. The ideal deputy manager would have experience working in the healthcare industry and be confident to take charge of the Home in the absence of the Manager.

Benefits

£22.00 per hour

Priority rewards scheme for all staff members
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Additional annual leave incentive for length of service
Loyalty bonus payment for length of service
Highly competitive rates of pay
Strong support network
Established, reputable, forward-thinking employer

Skills and knowledge required:

RGN qualified with active PIN registration
Experience in assessing an individual's care and support needs
Ability to build effective working relationships with Clients, Families, Staff and other Professionals
Experience within a residential or Nursing Setting
Experience of leading and managing people
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to monitor paperwork compliance for both Clients and staff members

Duties Include:

To support/assist the Manager in providing high quality of care to residents within the home
To ensure the Residents are at the centre of the care process and their preferences are respected
To keep the Manager informed of all important issues relating to the home, clients, staff seeking guidance as required
To act in the Home Manager's absence, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home, making sure there are adequate staff to carry out all duties whilst ensuring the Home continues to provide a safe and secure atmosphere for residents and staff alike beneficial to their overall wellbeing
To support the Home Manager with admission planning, ongoing assessments and discharge plans as and when required
To participate in Staff recruitment and selection
To ensure the necessary paperwork, recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard, updated and maintained
To oversee the duty rota monthly in advance ensuring the correct skills and numbers required are on duty.
To effectively communicate to all staff the aims and objectives of the Home through verbal and written communication
To comply with all relevant legislation and where risks are identified, report them and take appropriate action.
To ensure administration of medication in accordance with recognised protocols and controls
To undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate by the Home Manager

Job Type

Full time/ Permanent
Monday - Friday & Every other weekend
3 Full days on the floor (33.75 hours) and 1 Office Day (9am - 5pm)
4 days a week

About Drumdarroch Care Home

Located in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, just off the A96, Drumdarroch House Care Home is a one storey, purpose-built care facility with a homely atmosphere for 41 clients. Drumdarroch enjoys an open aspect on the edge of the village of Insch with fantastic views of woodland, Dunnydeer Hill and the remains of the Dunnydeer Hill Fort.

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