Deputy Care Manager

Deputy Care Home Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of others? This family owned residential and dementia care home in North Wootton, is looking for a passionate, driven, and compassionate Deputy Care Home Manager to join their incredible team. If you’re someone who thrives on leadership, enjoys making an impact, and wants to be part of a supportive and growing team, this is the perfect role for you!

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

• Lead with Purpose: As the Deputy Manager, you’ll be at the heart of their care team, providing high-quality, personalised care to the residents. You’ll make sure that their care standards are upheld, and your leadership will inspire and motivate the team to deliver their best every day.
• Exciting Leadership Opportunity: Work closely with the General Manager to shape and improve the day-to-day operations of the home. You’ll oversee the home in their absence, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a fantastic chance to hone your management skills and make a meaningful impact.
• Work-Life Balance: With 40 hours per week, this role offers a great balance between leadership responsibilities and personal time. While you’ll be expected to cover on-call shifts and occasional weekends, you’ll have the opportunity to truly shape the culture and success of the home.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the Care Team: Set high standards of care and work alongside the care staff to implement them. You’ll be the go-to person for your team, helping them grow, develop, and feel supported in their roles.
• Managing the Home in the GM’s Absence: Ensure smooth operations when the General Manager is unavailable – your leadership will ensure continuity and stability.
• Audit & Quality Control: Work with the General Manager to set and review home standards, including ensuring monthly audits are conducted. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the high standards that they’re known for.
• Medications & Procedures: Ensure medications are administered properly and that all procedures are followed to keep both staff and residents safe.
• Rotas & Staffing: Prepare and manage clinical staff rotas to ensure that the residents’ needs are always met. You’ll play an essential part in staffing and scheduling to keep everything running like clockwork.
• Motivating the Team: With your positive leadership, you’ll delegate responsibilities, promote teamwork, and encourage staff to always strive for excellence in everything they do.

What We’re Looking For:

• Leadership Experience: You’ll need previous management experience, ideally in the care sector, so you can hit the ground running and lead with confidence.
• Compassionate & Caring Nature: We want someone who truly cares about the residents and leads with kindness, empathy, and understanding.
• Organised & Detail-Oriented: You’ll need to be able to manage multiple tasks, keep accurate records, and ensure all procedures are followed to a high standard.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive Salary: £33,000 per annum.
• Work-Life Balance: With 28 days of annual leave, you’ll have time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Growth Opportunities: This Residential Care Home offer plenty of room for personal and professional growth.
• Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate and reward your hard work with our employee recognition and wellbeing schemes.
• FlexEarn: Get extra flexibility with the option to withdraw a portion of your wages before payday, helping with your financial wellbeing.
• No DBS Fees: They cover the cost of your DBS check.
• Discounts & More: Enjoy a Blue Light Card, which offers discounts on retail and hospitality, plus a referral scheme where you can earn up to £400 for bringing a friend on board.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care, want to work with a supportive team, and are excited about the opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to be part of something special.

Apply now and take the next step in your career – we can’t wait to welcome you to the team!