Day Centre Manager

About us

Daybreak-Oxford is a 30-year old charity in Oxford. We have customer-centric, fun, and professional. We provide exceptional day respite to people living with dementia. We have three-day centres, in the Oxford area, where our members enjoy daily support provided by outstanding staff.

Our work environment includes:

• Lively atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• A hot lunch is provided

Can you lead, inspire, and engage an experienced team to deliver an outstanding quality of care, to support people living with dementia?

Do you have a track record for developing and motivating teams, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, while delivering impactful programmes?

Do our core values sound like you?

• Caring: Compassionate and dedicated every day
• Trusted: Knowledgeable and respected partners
• Engaging: Giving individualised attention to those we serve
• Empathetic: Understanding and passionate in our work
• Friendly: Communicating with warmth and joy to all

If all you answers are yes, we may be looking for you.

Main Responsibilities

• To coordinate and supervise staff including catering staff and volunteers.
• Facilitate the smooth and successful running of the day centre.
• Ensure that activities are varied and appropriate.
• To manage the financial and administrative procedures of the club.
• Report regularly on the operation of the centre to the CEO and ensure he/she is fully aware of any issues that may impact on the running of the centre.
• Ensure compliance with statutory Health, Safety and Insurance requirements, by implementing Daybreak’s policies and procedures.
• Complete individual client wellness and satisfaction reporting
• Manage client registration and inform agencies when vacancies arise.
• Ensure clients receive support with mobility, toileting, eating and drinking, as needed.
• Organise the provision of healthy meals and any First Aid required
• Organise a range of activities, entertainment, appropriate for the clients’.
• To participate in or lead activities as appropriate
• Manage and maintain up-to-date and accurate records

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21-35 per week

Salary: From £13.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oxford, OX2 6TN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person