Overview
Salary: £37938 – £44711 FTE
Shift hours: 30
Join Our Team at Eric Williams House!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those living with dementia? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment?
If so, we want YOU!
As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside a fantastic management team to support the Unit Manager in the day-to-day operations of Eric Williams House. You’ll lead a dedicated team, ensuring that every decision we make delivers the best possible outcomes for our residents.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Be a Changemaker: We embrace the innovative ‘Dementia Care Matters’ approach, creating a warm and nurturing environment for our residents.
- Support Growth and Independence: Alongside providing long-term care, we focus on helping residents regain their independence and return home whenever possible.
- Stay Ahead: We encourage ongoing learning and welcome new ideas and research to enhance our dementia care practices.
- Support Management: Work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the unit.
- Drive Our Mission: Help deliver our Statement of Purpose by aligning daily practices with our values.
- Coordinate Exceptional Services: Play a key role in ensuring our residents receive the best possible care and support.
- Promote Independence: Empower residents to achieve their goals while meeting their physical and mental health needs.
- Champion Improvement: Collaborate within Provider Services to foster continuous growth and innovation.
The Details:
- Part-time, 30 hours per week
- Work in a highly respected service with a focus on health, well-being, and inclusive care
If you’re ready to bring your passion, expertise, and compassion to our vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and be part of something truly special!
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As an Assistant Manager at Eric Williams House, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care and support while upholding Coventry City Council’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
Your main duties include:
Promoting Resident Well-being:
- Ensure individualized care that supports independence and maintains physical and mental well-being.
- Facilitate activities that enhance independence and promote social, leisure, and learning opportunities.
- Uphold residents’ rights, encouraging active involvement in care decisions.
Service Management:
- Deputize for the Manager, oversee day-to-day operations, and maintain staff rotas.
- Implement effective management strategies and monitor staff to uphold high standards of service delivery.
- Collaborate with social work teams, healthcare services, and the community to enhance resident outcomes.
Safeguarding and Compliance:
- Maintain good safeguarding practices, adhering to all health and safety regulations, including risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with corporate, directorate, and local policies, and handle complaints effectively.
Staff Development:
- Act as a role model for quality care, coach and guide staff, and conduct supervision and development sessions.
- Support the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers, managing induction and probation periods.
Operational Excellence:
- Participate in budget management, support program implementation, and ensure effective communication within the team.
- Engage in report writing, care planning, and reviewing systems to maintain high-quality service.
Flexibility and Additional Duties:
- Perform any additional tasks as required, contributing to the continuous improvement of the service.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on residents’ lives and support a dynamic team in delivering outstanding care.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme – As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date(s): Face to Face 10th April 2025
Reference: coventrycc/TP/362/10808
