Highbury Rise is a small residential Care Home, registered for up to 23 residents. The home has 21 single rooms and 1 double. Highbury rise is part of the Benslow Group of 3 Care Homes, established in 1982.
The home is set in the centre of Hitchin with great road and rail links. Situated on a quiet residential street, in a large home from home style Edwardian house, which means our residents, most of whom are living with dementia, are able to lead a peaceful life. We believe that good quality care is delivered through a combination of well organised systems, a willingness to share ideas & learn from others and a strong ethical framework.
We deliver professional, person-centred, care which means forging close ties with families and professionals, as well as maintaining close personal knowledge of residents needs and preferences. the Deputy Manager will support our Manager to deliver great care and coach and mentor the staff team.
- Valued for your contribution to great care
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- Free Lunch (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
- Bereavement leave
- Company Pension
- Open and transparent culture
- Ongoing training and development
- Company growth
- Free company lottery
- Succession planning and development
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As part of the management team:
- You will support the home manager to undertake quality assurance audits and maintain the highest quality of care delivery.
- You will administer medication and coach and mentor the senior team in the application of safe practice.
- You will undertake supervisions, appraisals and development of the team.
- You will work in partnership with all stakeholders and maintain strong relationships with same.
- You will complete statutory notifications and promote an open transparent culture.
- Work a day shift pattern of 3 x long day one week, 4 x long day the next including one weekend in two, whilst coaching and mentoring the teams you work with.
For this role you will need to have:
- Minimum level 3 in Health and Social Care and willing to train to level 4.
- Minimum two years experience working within a residential Care Home for older people and/or as a Field Care Supervisor for community care.
