Deputy Manager

Fantastic NEW Deputy Manager Opportunity in Dundee

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our Retirement Housing Plus teams in Dundee, working across Balgowan Court and Bonnethill Gardens.

The Role

As a Deputy Manager you will assist the Manager and Area Team Leader to manage the Retirement Plus service in order to ensure that service users and staff can enjoy a secure and comfortable environment in which support services can be delivered flexibly in accordance with Procedures Manuals and Operational Policies and Procedures.

Hours of employment are detailed below:

35 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis.

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a management position managing resources for older people including care planning, medication and effective liaison with statutory and voluntary agencies. An S/NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health Care, or equivalent, and an additional supervisory or management qualification are desirable combined with experience of working in a senior position caring for older people who have dementia and a genuine interest in the promotion of excellent standards of care for older people. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and experience of managing, supporting and developing staff are essential.

The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme through Disclosure Scotland and be able to meet the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council within regulatory timescales.

It is a legal requirement and condition of your continued employment that you achieve and maintain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in the category and register part appropriate to your role or another relevant regulatory body (as recognised by the SSSC) such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council within 3 months of starting employment in this post.

Please see the attachment above for the full job description and person specification.

We offer

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Excellent holidays of up to 34 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Option to buy or sell holidays each year
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Family friendly policies, including Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Career breaks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A wide range of learning and development activities including management & leadership programmes, job related training and qualifications to ensure your continuous progress
• We pay the cost of PVG membership for employment opportunities

At Bield we value kindness above all and as part of our team you will have a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of older people. Every day is different when you work in Health and Social Care and while it may not be the job for everyone, if you are reliable, compassionate and have a natural ability to care then you’ll soon become an important part of our already outstanding and caring teams.

If you require this information in an alternative format please contact us using the details above.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.

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