Deputy Unit Manager - Relief (Ecclesfold Resource Centre)

Relief Deputy Unit Manager Opportunity

Eccles Fold Day Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Relief Deputy Unit Manager to join our dedicated team at Eccles Fold Day Centre.

We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, providing vital support to older adults with a wide range of needs, including:

Dementia
Learning Disabilities
Mental Health Needs
Physical Disabilities
Social Isolation

What We Provide

At Eccles Fold, we are passionate about enhancing quality of life. We offer:

Social interaction & stimulating activities
Personal care, including bathing
Nutritious, home-cooked meals
Exercise sessions & reminiscence activities
Transport to and from the centre (where required)
Respite support for families and carers

About the Role

As a Relief Deputy Unit Manager, you will support the Unit Manager and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the centre.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Overseeing the daily running of the centre during your shift
Handling incoming phone calls
Supporting staff rota and covering absences
Liaising with families, carers, and professionals (GPs, social workers, etc.)
Recording and updating information on computer systems
Completing risk assessments and care plans
Reporting maintenance issues within the building
Carrying out Health & Safety checks (e.g. fire alarms, legionella monitoring)

Why Join Us?

✨ Make a real difference in people's lives
Work as part of a supportive and caring team
Flexible, relief-based role
Gain valuable leadership experience in social care

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and leadership, we would love to hear from you!

If you wish to know more about the post please email Josie.Champion@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.