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Hejer Kedhai

Saffron Walden,Essex

Summary

An ambitious and compassionate Level 5 qualified Leader in Adult Care with almost six years' progressive experience in residential care, advancing from Care Assistant to Deputy Manager. Proven leadership experience managing a 40-bed care home and supporting a workforce of approximately 70 employees.

Experienced in leading operations, ensuring CQC compliance, managing safeguarding concerns, overseeing medication management, conducting audits, supervising staff, and maintaining high standards of person-centred care. Trusted to manage the home independently during the Registered Manager's absence and committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate services that achieve outstanding outcomes for residents.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Deputy manager

Country Court
Saffron Walden, Essex
2024.08 - Current

Supporting the Registered Home Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of a 40-bed residential care home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

  • Support the overall management of the care home.
  • Lead and supervise approximately 70 staff, promoting high standards of care and professionalism.
  • Manage the home independently during the Registered Manager's annual leave and extended absences, ensuring continuity of safe and effective service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and company policies.
  • Lead safeguarding investigations and support incident management.
  • Complete audits and implement quality improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee medication management and clinical governance.
  • Review care plans and risk assessments.
  • Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals and competency assessments.
  • Support recruitment, induction and staff development.
  • Manage staffing levels and rota planning.
  • Build strong relationships with residents, relatives and external healthcare professionals.
  • Promote a positive culture focused on dignity, respect and person-centred care.

Senior carer

Country Court Care
Saffron Walden, Essex
2022.01 - 2024.08
  • Led shifts and supervised care teams.
  • Administered medication safely.
  • Developed and reviewed care plans.
  • Completed risk assessments.
  • Supported residents with complex needs.
  • Liaised with families and healthcare professionals.
  • Trained and mentored new staff.
  • Ensured accurate record keeping and compliance with care standards.

Care assistant

Country Court Care
Saffron Walden, Essex
2020.09 - 2021.12
  • Delivered compassionate personal care.
  • Supported residents with daily living activities.
  • Promoted independence, dignity and wellbeing.
  • Maintained accurate care records.
  • Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Babysitter

self employed
Saffron Walden, Essex
2020.01 - 2020.09

Provided safe childcare, supported children's development, prepared meals, maintained safeguarding standards and built trusted relationships with families.

Afterschool Club Assistant

El Anwar Nursery
Tunis , Tunis
2015.09 - 2019.06

Supported children's learning and wellbeing while assisting with the day-to-day operation of the family business, helping to develop strong organisational and leadership skills.

Education

Level 5 Leader in Adult Care - Leader in Adult Care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
united kingdom
2024.10 - 2026.06

NVQ Level 4 - Leadership and Management in health and social care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
united Kingdom
2022.09 - 2024.05

NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
United Kingdom
2021.07 - 2022.06

Bachelor degree - of Technology

Institut Supérieur des Etudes Technologiques de Rades
Tunisia
2015.09 - 2018.06

baccalaureate Diploma - in Math

Bordj Cedria Secondary School
Tunisia

Skills

  • CQC Fundamental Standards
  • Safeguarding Adults
  • Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
  • Person-Centred Care
  • Medication Management
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Health & Safety
  • Risk Management
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • GDPR & Confidentiality

Affiliations

  • Travelling, Gardening, reading, cinema and Swimming

Accomplishments

    Country Court staff award on 2022

Certification

driving licences

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Level 5 Leader in Adult Care - Leader in Adult Care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
2024.10 - 2026.06

Deputy manager

Country Court
2024.08 - Current

NVQ Level 4 - Leadership and Management in health and social care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
2022.09 - 2024.05

Senior carer

Country Court Care
2022.01 - 2024.08

NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
2021.07 - 2022.06

Care assistant

Country Court Care
2020.09 - 2021.12

Babysitter

self employed
2020.01 - 2020.09

Afterschool Club Assistant

El Anwar Nursery
2015.09 - 2019.06

Bachelor degree - of Technology

Institut Supérieur des Etudes Technologiques de Rades
2015.09 - 2018.06

baccalaureate Diploma - in Math

Bordj Cedria Secondary School
Hejer Kedhai