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Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key. At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key. We’re currently looking for a Residential Deputy Manager to join the team at Rastrick Hall & Grange in Brighouse. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure that all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents
Support and assist the Home Manager in auditing Care Plan documentation, to ensure best practice
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 alerts 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
Take responsibility for Resident care, as designated by the Home Manager in his / her absence and the absence of the Deputy Home Manager
Assess social and health care needs of new Residents, and maintain on-going assessment and review of all other Residents
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 appropriate records in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Resident within the Home has an individualised Care Plan. Resident Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, or more frequently as and when required, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents’ personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents
Requirements:
Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team
Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
Passionate about improving the lives of older people
Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
Previous experience in a similar role
NVQ level 5 (or willing to work towards this)
What we offer:
A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents