Wood Care Group
Assistant Deputy Manager
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Assistant Deputy Manager
Assistant Deputy Manager
As part of the management team alongside the Home Manager & the Deputy Manager, the Assistant Deputy Manager at Wood Care Group provides essential support for both care delivery and management functions with assigned supernumerary time dedicated to managerial tasks.
This critical role ensures strong leadership and continuity across shifts by being present for day and night shift handovers. The ideal candidate demonstrates a hands-on approach to caring while effectively guiding the team to uphold high standards of service.
Key Responsibilities
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Care Delivery (Resident-Centred Support):
- Provide family-like oversight of residents’ physical, psychological, and social well-being.
- Assist residents with personal care activities including bathing, hygiene, dressing, and meal support while treating them as valued family members.
- Offer reassurance and companionship to preserve residents’ dignity and independence.
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Management & Operations Support:
- Supervisions & Observations: Assist in conducting observations and formal supervisions as required.
- Rota & Medication Management: Pdplicate responsibilities such as rota planning, medication audits, and ensuring accurate monthly medication checks.
- Team Development: Maintain a supportive role in coaching and encouraging staff, ensuring standards and training needs are continually met.
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- Safeguarding & Compliance:
- Uphold safeguarding policies, ensuring adult protection aligns with choice, control, and lawful practices.
- Abide by fire safety protocols, health and safety legislation, and carry out mandatory training.
- Ensure whistleblowing policies are respected and evidence of training (including untaken modules) is readily available.
About You
We seek kind, dependable individuals who prioritise making a meaningful impact. You should have:
- Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate with residents, families, and the management team with warmth and professionalism.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work dynamic shifts, including weekends and potentially bank holidays.
- Care Experience: Previous care home experience is desirable but not essential; a passion for vulnerable communities is essential.
- Organisation: Commitment to structured, reliable attendance and active participation in professional/continuing development.
Why Join Wood Care?
Beyond robust competitive benefits, Wood Care is known for its employee-centric ethos:
Benefits
- Remuneration: Competitive pay rates, with potential for additional shifts and overtime opportunities.
- Career Progression: Paired with training and leadership development, ideal for advancing to Deputy Manager roles.
- Recognition Schemes:
- Proud to Care (in-house rewards)
- Employee of the Month
- Long Service Awards
- Refer a Friend (up to £100 per successful referral)
- Wellbeing Support:
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, advice)
- My Healthy Advantage app (health, lifestyle, and support resources)
- Work-Life Balance Enhancements:
- Wage Stream (early access to up to 50% of earning each week)
- Overtime Raffle (monthly £100 prize draw)
- Access to discounted holidays, cars, insurance, fashion, and more via partner schemes.
- Free on-site car parking and proximity to public transport links.
- Community & Team Culture: Monthly group trips/activities to engage with residents. Strong company-wide communication and continual improvement focus.
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"Wood Care Group's mission begins and ends with our residents and our family of employees. By fostering a supportive, skilled workforce, we endeavour to create a workplace where valued contributions are always recognised—and where everyone’s story makes a positive ripple." — Michelle, HR Manager
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