Ashmere Derbyshire is looking for a committed Deputy Care Home Manager to join our dedicated team at our 64 bed Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing in Matlock, Derbyshire.
Deputy Care Home Managers are integral to the delivery of high quality care and support to our care homes. The role will involve development of strong working relationship with both, clients and their relatives as well as the wider community. Main duties will include recruiting, training and supervising the staff working within the home in order to ensure delivery of the high quality service expected. They will also be responsible for monitoring the Homes performance, fundraising, budget monitoring and management and the development of clear policies and practices regarding quality standards.
You will be at the very heart of our industry, so you are expected to be reliable, dependable and committed to make a difference in our client’s facility.
The successful applicant will possess a minimum of NVQ3 (QCF3) and demonstrate willingness to work towards QCF5 and/or RMA. They will have proven experience within a supervisory position within the Care industry with the ability to organise and delegate staff. They will also demonstrate good written and oral communication skills, have the ability to deal with emergency situations, Boots MDS training and knowledge of illnesses suffered by the elderly. Applicants must be willing to work within a three weekly shift rota system to include days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Rates of pay are dependent on qualifications and experience which will be discussed at interview. Appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance, an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and a six month probationary period.
To apply for this post please complete an Application Form available to download at www.ashmere.co.uk. Alternatively, email jobs@ashmere.co.uk or call 0845 602 2059.
Deadline for applications will be 29th February 2012.
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