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The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent leadership qualities and a good knowledge of working with older people to support the Registered Manager with all aspects of our nursing home in Sunderland, ensuring high quality care with dignity and respect.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Fully support and implement the decisions of the Registered Manager.
- Develop effective working relationships.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home in accordance with charity policies and procedures.
- Have a hands-on approach and be responsible for leading and supervising the staff team.
- Ensure there are sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff allocated appropriately to meet service needs at all times.
- Apply excellent communication skills with residents, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver a high-quality service.
- Maintain full and accurate records, review and update care plans and risk assessments in accordance with legal requirements and best practice.
- Manage the effective induction and training of new staff.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, with a Level 5 qualification being desirable (if a Level 5 is not held, be willing to work towards).
- Have experience of leading a team and the ability to motivate others.
- Promote equality and diversity, dignity and respect.
- Have excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Be responsive, use initiative and be able to work on own autonomy or as part of a team.
St Cuthbert’s Care is avalues-based, registered social care charity, committed to enabling people to reach their personal potential.
The charity’s areas of work include nursing homes for older people, children in care and services for people with disabilities.
We are proud to be the first regional charity in the North East, delivering adult social care as part of our work, to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
We offer our staff a range of additional benefits including:
As well as offering a competitive salary, we provide a number of benefits and wellbeing initiatives for our staff, including:
- Christmas bank holidays paid at double time
- 27 days annual leave, including a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff counselling service
- Charity Workers’ discount
- Free life assurance
- On demand pay
- Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App
- Real Living Wage Employer (minimum £13.45 per hour)
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Sleep in allowance of £80 (role dependant)
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Duty Manager – Holy Cross Nursing Home in Sunderland employer: St Cuthbert's Care
St Cuthbert's Care is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for both staff and the children they care for. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a collaborative work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with complex needs. Located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Alan Shearer Centre offers a unique opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that values every individual's contribution.
