Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Basildon, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Care Home Deputy Manager( Must be a driver). This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established care company working in the field mental health, learning disabilities and autism.Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

The Role:

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.

Main duties and responsibilities:

* This position will have the responsibility of working with the manager in offering a professional, flexible service.
* To supervise and lead a team of support workers to enable our service users to lead as fulfilling and satisfying a life as they possibly can.
* To act as a role model for staff, so that they are encouraged to understand the people you are support.
* To offer regular supervision to all staff.
* To be actively engaged with service users and staff, continuously seeking opportunities for improvements to service users' lifestyles and staffs' skills and commitment to achieve this.
* To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
* To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and other whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
* To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
* To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics:

* NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.
* Experience at a similar level is preferred.
* Full driving licence would be an advantage, due to the rural location.
* The ability to keep calm under pressure.
* Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* The passion to work with vulnerable Adults.
* The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding

Benefits:

* 37.5 hours per week
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
* Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
* DBS check
* Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
* Stakeholder Pension
* Share Save
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
* We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
* Carer progression within the company

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.