Deputy Care Home Manager

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in the North East of England seeks a Deputy Care Home Manager to support the delivery of quality care. This role involves leadership duties, monitoring care standards, and working closely with the Home Manager. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience with dementia care, and a commitment to person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Experience in helping residents with different health needs.
• Successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations.
• Understanding of person-centred care and positive behavioural support.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring standards of care delivered by all staff.
• Supporting the Home Manager with policy implementation.
• Preparing staff rotas to ensure optimal staffing levels.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and ensuring care plans are up to date.
• Acting as a focal point for residents and families.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Highly organised

Excellent written and verbal skills

Experience with dementia care

Job description

Harbour Healthcare Deputy Care Home Manager 33Hrs per week (16.5 working as a Nurse, 16.5 supernumary) Barrington Lodge Care Home Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX

As DeputyManagerat Harbour Healthcare, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the HomelManagerand taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire the team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals.

ABOUT YOU

To join us as a Care HomeDeputyManager.Experience in helping residents with different health needs is important too, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for an understanding of person centred care and positive behavioural support. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment.

Role Overview:

• Monitoring standards of care delivered by all staff.
• Supporting the HomeManagerwith policy implementation and business objectives.
• Preparing staff rotas to ensure optimal staffing levels.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and ensuring care plans are up to date.
• Acting as a focal point for residents, families, and healthcare professionals, addressing concerns and ensuring high standards of care.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills with a highly motivated approach.
• Contribute to a culture of ownership and shared learning.
• Be highly organised anddetail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal skills
• Substantial experience working with dementia care.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a DeputyManager, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and rewarding environment. Apply now to join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care.