Deputy Manager

Healthcare Ireland Group

  • Warrenpoint, Co Down
  • £23.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Deputy ManagerAre you a driven and dynamic Registered Nurse? Are you looking for a new career in management?The HomeCarlingford Lodge Care Home is situated in the beautiful port town of Warrenpoint, located at the head of Carlingford Lough, just five miles south from the city of Newry. It provides nursing care for 58 residents over 3 Units: General Nursing, Dementia Nursing and a General Residential. The Home Manager welcomes the residents with her team of professional nurses and carers aided by an administrator and ancillary support from housekeeping, catering and maintenance personnel.The RoleThe Deputy Manager is part of the Home Management Team, the heart and soul of our Homes, embodying leadership, compassion and dedication to the wellbeing of residents and team members alike. The Deputy Manager plays a key support role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and respected, and where staff are empowered to deliver high-quality care with professionalism and clinical excellence.The Deputy Manager works closely with the Home Manager to oversee every aspect of the Home's operation, from ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Deputy Manager leads by example, inspiring their team to uphold the highest standards of care while also providing support and guidance.The Deputy Manager supports the team in building meaningful connections with residents based on trust, rapport and create a sense of community and belonging within the Home.About the roleMain ResponsibilitiesAssist the Home Manager in the overall management and administration of the Home, including staffing, budgeting and regulatory compliance, in addition to ensuring the highest level of clinical care.Provide leadership and supervision to the team, including recruitment, training, performance management and team development.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivery and processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed in collaboration with the Home Manager and care teams..Maintains positive contact with commissioners and referrers to develop confidence in service provision.Carries out or ensures that all risk assessments are carried out in a rigorous and timely manner.Proactively participate in the company quality and compliance policy and procedures.The BenefitsPaid annual leaveThe chance to be part of a growing healthcare company4 weekly payContinuous professional development and trainingValues-led cultureEnhanced overtime rateOpportunities for progressionPension plan (if applicable)Attractive hourly rateAccess NINMC reimbursed after qualifying periodUniforms & PPE suppliedMonthly incentives and recognition awardsFree parkingWe are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified personsAbout the companyHealthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.Required Criteria
  • Previous management or supervisory experience
  • Sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with the care of the elderly
  • An active NMC pin as a Registered General Nurse with a minimum of 5 years' experience AND at least 2 years' experience gained as Nurse in Charge
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be competent using a range of IT programmes and packages
  • The Right to Work in the UK
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Healthcare Ireland Group