Care Home Unit Lead — Hands-On Leadership & Growth in Barnsley

As an Assistant Deputy Manager, you are part of the management team alongside the Home Manager and the Deputy Manager. The role comprises mainly of providing care with assigned supernumerary time to complete management tasks. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of being hands-on with care whilst ensuring that the shift is well led and being that person to support with both the day shift and night shift due to being present for both handovers.

You will care for our residents like they are your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. This includes assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals. You will also support the management function by assisting with supervisions, observations, rota planning, medication audits, and end-of-month medication tasks.

This is an ideal role for a Senior who is looking to progress to a Deputy Manager in a company that values internal staff development. We are a family-run business, and our employees are important to us. The position is for 39 hours per week over 4 days on a rota basis.

About You:

• Kind and caring individuals who want to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Good communication skills to interact with residents, families, and the management team.
• Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organised approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.

If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then this is a rewarding place to be.

Other Duties:

• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs and demands of the home.
• Participate in appropriate training and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities and develop skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support.
• Ensure compliance with fire procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Complete all training as determined by the home.

Your Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Exceptional training and career development.
• Proud to Care - Our in-house employee recognition scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links.
• First-rate working environment.
• Additional shifts available.
• Discount club membership across various categories.
• Employee of the month and long service awards.
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £100 per referral.
• Overtime rates and access to Wage Stream.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents.

Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision.