Assistant Manager

Job Role - Care Home Assistant Manager

Location - Northampton

Salary - £31,000 - £33,000 DOE

Job Type - Permanent

Our client is looking for an experienced Elderly Care Professional to join their team. You maybe an experienced Senior Care Assistant that wants to progress to your next step or an existing Assistant Manager who is looking for their new challenge.

The successful candidate will be required to work every other weekend and one week (Apply online only) and another week (Apply online only)hrs. You will have two days off in the week when you do work weekends.

Main Responsibilities

To assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in the running of the home in an efficient and caring manner.

Be responsible for the supervision of staff.

Work in a direct care capacity on a day-to-day basis.

To be directly responsible to the Home Manager, or their appointed representative in respect of all duties performed. Subject to the terms and conditions of the contract of employment.

Ensure that the home is operating to a high standard and acceptable to the requirements of the proprietors, the Local Authority, Social Services and the Fire Prevention Officer.

To assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate training for staff.

To have designated responsibility for the ordering, recording, administration and disposal of the Homes medication system.

Assisting with maintaining adequate staffing levels and the correct mix of staff. QUALIFIVCATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Must hold at least a NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Experience in dementia care