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Essential
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- What you'll bring to the role
You will have developed experience in the Deputy role
- What you'll bring to the role
You’re a natural leader — approachable, supportive, and great at bringing out the best in others.
- What you'll bring to the role
You have experience in Learning Disability and Autism
- What you'll bring to the role
You've worked in a similar environment to what we offer
- What you'll bring to the role
You’re organised, proactive, and confident in managing the practical side of care (risk assessments, audits, compliance)
- What you'll bring to the role
You’re passionate about high-quality care and know how important it is to residents and their families
- What you'll bring to the role
A driver with a full, UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years is desirable
Desirable
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Old Vicarage is looking to recruit a Deputy Home Manager to join the team. This is a full time, 40 hour role with an hourly rate of £14.95 (£31,096 per annum). The Old Vicarage is located close to Dewsbury town. It offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs. This includes adults with a learning disability, individuals with mental health needs, and people on the autism spectrum.
What you'll be doing
- Holds regular staff meetings to foster good communication and feedback. Maintains positive contact with commissioners and referrers to develop confidence in service provision.
- Carries out or ensures that all risk assessments e.g. clinical risk assessment, COSHH, Legionella, Moving & handling etc are carried out in a rigorous and timely manner. Monitors the standards of cleanliness of the home to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory bodies.
- Inducts and orientates new staff in a timely fashion and ensures statutory and other training is provided to maximise the ability of new staff to become integrated into the care setting.
What we will give you in return
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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This advert is for Deputy Home Manager with Priory Healthcare in Dewsbury, England. It is listed as a Care home manager role. The advertised salary is £14.95 / hour. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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