Are you a Deputy Care Manager looking to join an award winning organisation?

Or are you an experienced and passionate Team Leader looking for a step up into a new and challenging role?

If the answer is yes, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special.

Right at Home Croydon are on the hunt for an ambitious, dedicated and passionate Deputy Manager to join our team!

Why join Right at Home..

· Competitive salary – Up to £29,000 Depending on Experience.

· 5 Star Employer voted by WorkBuzz.

· Awarded Top 20 Home Care Group.

· Good rating from England’s Care Quality Commission.

· Ongoing support – we value our Deputy Managers and offer a full support system, ongoing training to enhance skills and business knowledge as well as dedicated compliance support to achieve outstanding CQC reports.

Right at Home Hemel Hempstead is recruiting a dedicated, driven and caring Deputy Manager to manage, develop and grow the business.

We recognize the hard work that the Deputy Manager will be doing and are offering a competitive package for the right candidate.

Working alongside the business owner you will be fundamental with a real influence over the day to day operations allowing you to smoothly manage, develop and grow a profitable business that delivers exceptional care to the local community in line with the brand's core values.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager include:

· Provide leadership, management, and the highest level of support to the Team, to ensure the very best outcomes in everything they do.

· Ability to take ownership of achieving the highest levels of compliance with regards to regulations, laws, quality standards & policies, ensuring they achieve a minimum of a “Good” CQC inspection.

· Accountable for the Health & Safety of staff and clients; ensuring relevant policies and procedures are followed at all times providing a safe working environment.

· Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and approved practice, promoting business aims and values.

· Ability to identify and recruit high quality Carers, implement excellent training and maintain high retention ratios.

· Ensure the provision of staff training is implemented and the delivery of very high-quality care services, to vulnerable people living in their own home, is achieved consistently.

· Ability to ensure scheduling is effectively designed so that Carers deliver the allocated care to the client.

· To take the lead on quality assurance and governance through scheduled Spot Checks, Service Reviews, Internal Audits and Annual Surveys.

· Ability to complete and continuously improve the Assessments, Risk Assessments and Support Plans to ensure the outcome of the client is achieved and the customers’ expectations are exceeded by going the extra mile.

· Take part in the emergency on-call mobile phone rota.

· To be aware of Key Performance Indicators and to accurately record and report statistics to the Registered Manager and  Director as appropriate.

· Ad hoc duties to support the Registered Manager and Director, as and when required, to meet the needs of the business including covering Carer duties when necessary.

· To effectively lead and manage the team when the Registered Manager is off-site. 

Qualifications and Experience required from our Deputy Manager:

· Qualifications in, be working towards or be willing to undertake, a QCF Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Management and Leadership.

· Management or Leadership experience in the care industry with in depth understanding of CQC assessment criteria for Good and Outstanding scores.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to talk passionately about our services and values to potential clients or referral sources.

· Extremely well organised, excellent planning and prioritising ability with high attention to detail.

· Valid driving licence and use of own car essential.

We are looking for someone who will always go over and above expectations, put quality of care at the forefront of everything and be able to develop a strong team to continuously strive for excellence. If this sounds like you, please contact Wendy.