Deputy Home Manager - Elysium Healthcare : Job Details

Move your career forward by joining the team at Felbrigg House as a Deputy Home Manager and help people with learning disability and/or autism to build a brighter future. 

You will work  9.00 to 16.30pm   37.5 hours per week, working 7.5 hours per day, shift times can vary  depending on-the needs of the service at time.   

At Felbrigg House  where you will provide support to people who may be living with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge . The service users may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems.

From facilitating the development of quality healthcare services to meeting financial targets to deputising as the service lead, you will be the Home Managers right-hand person, ensuring the service runs smoothly.

With experience from within  the care sector as a senior employee, you will assist with the strategic development of the care home, which will see you abide by and work towards Elysium’s objectives and business plans.

What you will be doing

With experience from the care sector, you will support the Home Manager to lead the nursing team in providing high-quality care and support to people with Learning Disability and Autism ]setting, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.

As a Deputy Home  Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse and Ward Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better. Other duties include: 

• Supporting the Registered Manager to prepare for contract reviews and represent the organisation in respect of service delivery.
• Supporting the Registered Manager to create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within the home.
• Ensuring the appropriate number and skill mix of staff on duty at any given time subject to company protocol and the needs of the service users.
• Planning, implementing and monitoring the Person Centred Approach to care within the home.

Things that you will have:

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards
•  An excellent track record in a senior role within the healthcare sector
•  An understanding of learning disabilities, epilepsy and sensory processing issues
• A passion for improving clinical quality and care
• Strong leadership skills

Where you will be working:

Location:St Alphege Road, Dover, CT16 2PU

Felbrigg House is part of our learning disability and autism division and provides support for people who may be living with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging. Residents may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems.

 What you will get

• Annual salary of £ 27,883
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking 
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.