Job Description

About the Company

Ann's Care Homes are a family run business established in 1994.



Since its inception, the company has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the delivery of quality care and for their teams of dedicated, trained staff who put clients' needs at the heart of everything they do.



We at Ann's aspire to be the best at everything that we do. We want families and carers to choose Ann's because they have confidence in our reputation for providing a high quality service.



We are recruiting for Deputy Home Manager to join our team in Newtownabbey- this is full time



To find out more call our recruitment team on 02838853818. Alternatively, hit

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and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

Responsibilities of the Role

Supervise the professional work of staff within the nursing home, in co-operation with the Home Manager in accordance with: NMC Code of Conduct, Operational Manual of the Care Home and Employee Handbook.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care of residents.

Participate in the evaluation and review of policies and report to the Home Manager matters that effect policy.

Assist the Home Manager and deputise in the overall management of the care home as required.

Assist in planning workloads and nursing resources as effectively as possible.

Ensure the safe care and custody of residents' property in accordance with care home policy.

Ensure that accurate care records are maintained in accordance with agreed policy.

Maintain a working knowledge of: The Health & Safety at Work Act The Operational Policies Manual The Employee Handbook Assist with supervision and assessment of junior staff. Assist in staff recruitment. Assist in staff disciplinary procedures as required.

Participate in in-service training for more junior members of staff.

Assist in the orientation programmes of all new care staff.

To ensure adherence to the NMC code of conduct in all areas of care & practice

To ensure the well-being of all residents in maintaining the Six broad values of Privacy, Dignity, Independence, Choice, Rights, and Fulfilment

To liaise with the resident's family, friends, GP, Community Nurses, specialists, pharmacists, local authorities, local councils, voluntary bodies and any other associations related the care for the residents

To take the lead in nursing, ensuring that the nursing and personal care of residents is maintained on a daily basis and in accordance to the individuals' needs, capabilities and requirements

To ensure that as much of a stimulating and attractive environment as possible is provided for the residents

To put residents at the heart of all we do

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse Qualification (NMC Registered) min 36 months post registration

Previous experience of working in managerial role within a Care Home Setting

Experience of coordinating and managing residents care

Great leadership and organisational skills

Ability to develop and motivate team

Ability to delegate and prioritise

Affective time management and good record keeping

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a true compassion for others

Immediate interviews offered

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage



Ann's are an Equal Opportunities Employer