Job Description

Home Name:

Westview Lodge Care Home

Location:

124a Westview Road, Hartlepool, TS24 0BW

Job Title:

Deputy Home Manager - Residential

Reporting To:

Home Manager

About the company:

Marton Care is a modern company, with old fashioned values surrounding the loving care of vulnerable and elderly people. We believe that everyone deserves the very best that life has to offer in their dignified later years and our company is dedicated to achieving this.

At Marton Care our mission is to provide our Residents with a happy quality of life, exercising maximum independence, autonomy through choice and fulfillment, quietly and discreetly ensuring they are looked after in every way, in a warm and safe environment. Nursing and Residential care are just further chapters in a person's life and our philosophy is to create a home from home environment. Our high standard of care embraces 'Good Care Practice' with a commitment to our staff to train and support them to become the best they can be.

Duties Included (But not limited to):

Ensure all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Care Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conductive to the best interests of Residents.

In a Nursing Care setting, interact with Residents to ensure that their health care needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate. In a Residential Care setting, liaise with the District Nurse regarding Residents' health care needs.

Report any ill-health amongst Residents and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.

Ensure meals are of sufficient quantity and good quality, and that Resident's dietary needs are met.

Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the necessary records as per Company guidelines.

Support and assist the Home Manager in auditing Care Plan documentation, to ensure best practice.

Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents.

Maintain effective communications with the Home Manager.

As requested by, and/or in the absence of, the Home Manager maintain effective communications with Residents, Relatives, Staff Members, Operations Manager, Divisional Office and any other concerned bodies.

Obtain a report from the Person in Charge, and advice the Home Manager, regarding any incident/accident, and the status of any Residents whose care / health is causing concern. Complete CQC & Safeguarding alerters as required.

Supervise visits and liaise with GPs in order to establish a good relationship between GPs / Health Care Professionals and the Care Home.

Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all Staff Members.

Arrange / participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required

Manage, monitor and maintain budgets agreed by the Home Manager and Divisional Office. Where necessary, in the absence of the Home Manager, take corrective action in conjunction with the Operations Manager.

Ensure that all commodities used in and around the Home are sensibly conserved by all Staff Members.

A Marton Care employee has:

Fantastic People Skills:

Supportive and great communication. Able to build strong relationships and show empathy and compassion.

A Caring Nature:

An enthusiastic person-centered approach with a genuine passion for improving people's lives daily.

A Team Player Attitude:

Do you work well in a group of likeminded people?

Adaptability:

The role is in a very fast paced environment; can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations?

No Experience? No Problem:

Marton Care Homes will provide a comprehensive induction program and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career within the Marton family.

Marton Care Homes are great environments in which to work. It takes a special kind of person to care and this could be you.

Marton Care Homes Can Offer:

Competitive pay rates Paid DBS Professional training & ongoing career progression Company pension Free uniform Onsite parking

Please Note: In line with government legislation, from 11th November 2021 you can only be considered for the position if you have received both Covid-19 vaccinations.

Marton Care Homes are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals and are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, and civil partnerships.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least 2 employment references including their most recent employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 16.77 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift
Experience:

Supervising: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WVL DHM