Position: Deputy Care Manager - Day Shift
Location: Hornsea
Salary: £31k

Mayfield Recruitment are currently looking for a Deputy Care Manager in the Hornsea area on a permanent basis. In this position, the Deputy Care Manager will need experience working in a senior position and will be reporting to the registered Home Manager. The home cares for adults with Asperger's, Schizophrenia or eating disorders to age-related illnesses or Dementia.

Responsibilities
• Manage the day to day delivery of a high quality, evidence-based person centred, holistic care incorporating meaningful activities for people living with mental health conditions.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice and developments.
• Oversee staffing levels to ensure that appropriate levels of staff are maintained, taking appropriate action in the event of any gaps in service.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records in compliance with Information Governance.
• Practice within the guidance and legal framework of CQC Regulations and the Essential standards of Quality and Safety, Infection Control, Medication and Confidentiality, and National Medical Council's standards and guidance.
• Ensure Information Governance and confidentiality is adhered to at all times

Requirements

Qualifications essential /Desirable
• Qualification in Dementia, mental health or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Current registration not essential.
• Management qualification or post-qualifying award Diploma Level 5 or working towards (or equivalent) in health care
• Diploma level 3 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)

Experience and skills Essential /Desirable
• Management or supervisory role within care home
• Specialist skills and experience in dementia / mental health
• People management skills including best practice in recruitment, selection and performance management
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Conducting service reviews and report writing
• Good level of IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, internet based packages)
• Development and measurement of Quality Assurance systems

Rewards
• Annual Bonuses
• Mileage paid over 5 miles
• Life insurance
• Company pension in place
• 24/7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each
• Company pension
• Meals provided
• Free or subsidised travel