Deputy Live In Care Manager

A unique opportunity has come up for a Deputy Manager position in our Live-In Care department to assist in continuing to provide a top-quality care service, at the Head Office in Glastonbury. The role will entail managing the day-to-day operations of the department, communicating with our live-in care clients and providing essential support to our self-employed live-in care workers.

We are looking for someone who is passionate, dedicated and has the motivation to make a positive difference to the department, and the company as a whole. This is an ideal opportunity for the right person to take their first steps into a management role, or for those who want to further their career within an organisation where people flourish.

Candlelight Care would consider a job share to the right candidates, so there is potential for part-time hours.

At Candlelight Care we provide a range of bespoke Home Care services for people of all ages who wish to remain independent in their own home. Candlelight Care is family owned and family run, with strong values of service and a real passion for helping people of all ages stay in the home they know and love. We are a growing company who have been providing care at home for over 35 years. We care about our staff and this is reflected in our working conditions and we fully recognise that our staff are our greatest resource. The right candidate will have the same embedded qualities and share our passion for delivering excellent person-centred care for all of our clients.,

• Responsible for assisting the Manager in the operational day-to-day management of the live-in care service, ensuring Candlelight Care's continued compliance with relevant legislation.


• Assisting the Registered Manager by listening to feedback from staff and clients and then acting upon it to continually improve our services.


• Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of self-employed live-in carers throughout the recruitment process.


• To identify recruitment needs and develop plans to ensure the service is appropriately resourced with capacity for growth.


• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the business.


• Ensure the provision of a high-quality service, enabling individual needs and organisational priorities to be met in accordance with available resources.


• Assist the Manager by ensuring that staff are properly trained and have the necessary resources to carry out their duties.


• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, and their families.


• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to ensure quality standards are met.


• To identify marketing opportunities and contribute towards the development of a marketing plan.
  
  Experience of working in a care setting - domiciliary, live-in care or similar.


• Drivers Licence and transport.


• An enthusiastic personality and strong leadership skills.


• Experience in leading a team to meet goals.


• Experience of working to tight deadlines.


• Level 5 diploma in Leadership, or a willingness to work towards this.


• A passion for providing quality care.


• Be hardworking and dedicated to your role.
  
  20 days holiday + Bank holidays


• Company events - Annual Care Awards


• Company pension


• Employee Assistance programme - offering support and advice to all our team when they need it most.


• Blue Light Discount Card


• Company Phone


• Rewarding work that allows you to have a meaningful impact on others.