Deputy Service Manager (Maternity Cover) - Corkey

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager (Maternity Cover) 
Location: Corkey House, Belfast
Council: Social Witness
Salary Scale: £32,588 - £35,191 per annum
Hours: 39½ per week worked flexibly, including evening and weekend working. Hours based on 3 days in office and 2 days working on the floor.
Responsible to: The Service Manager

CRITERIA

Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care (or equivalent qualification)
• Knowledge and understanding of the current legal responsibilities of the post and standards for the service, including the need for management and delivery of person-centred services
• Knowledge of current health and social services available for those with additional needs
• Computer skills for word processing and emailing
• The ability to plan, develop and implement programmes of care

Relevant Experience
Essential

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing care to older people or people with a disability in a regulated service (residential or nursing Service, supported living or domiciliary care service)
• Experience of ordering, receiving and administering medication
• Experience of liaising with RQIA
• Experience in the care of older people
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience of supervising staff
• Previous experience of managing residents with dementia/challenging behaviour
• Experience of administration

Special Circumstances
Essential

• Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of PCI.
• Must be available for flexible working, including on call at night, week-ends and sleep in, as required
• Willingness to maintain registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body eg., NISCC or NMC
• Must be willing to adhere to NISCC Codes of Practice or N.M.C.
• Satisfactory Access NI check