Deputy Manager - Care Home

Nazareth Nurserylancaster; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Plymouth is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager to support the General Manager in day-to-day operations and lead the care team. Ideal candidates will have experience in person-centred care planning, the ability to effectively supervise staff, and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits including support for PVG disclosure, enhanced overtime rates, and wellbeing programs. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality of care for residents while fostering community partnerships.

Benefits

PVG disclosure certificate paid

Enhanced Overtime Rates

Ongoing learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning within a care home.
• Good understanding of the needs of residents.
• Ability to effectively supervise individuals and a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist every aspect of care and activities within the home.
• Share clinical experience and support the care staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing and manage rotas.
• Develop strong relationships with community partners.
• Provide supervision to care staff and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Communication

Clinical risk assessment

Education

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at our Residential Care Home as Deputy Manager.

The main responsibility of this role is to support the General Manager in the day to day operation of the service and deputise as directed in their absence. You will be responsible in leading the care team ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of our residents.

We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team and can effectively supervise individuals and a team. The role will suit someone who is caring, friendly, empathetic and has a good understanding of the needs of our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will oversee and assist every aspect of care and activities within the home, including developing and updating person centred care plans and maintaining clear, accurate medication records.
• Share your clinical experience, provide valuable support, guidance and assistance to the rest of the care staff.
• You’ll ensure adequate staffing is always maintained within the home through efficient management of staff rotas, and from time to time, will provide cover out of hours, as required.
• Create and develop strong relationships with key partners in the community, you will play an important role in strengthening our brand and raising the care home’s profile.
• Provide support and professional supervision to care staff as appropriate
• Ensure effective communication with relatives and other healthcare professionals
• Ensure confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management of the home is maintained
• Assessing and responding to clinical risk, and having a good understanding of the regulatory framework

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and a PVG disclosure check. It is a requirement of the role to hold SSSC registration.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Deputy Manager to be part of the team with a background in person-centred care planning within a care home.

You’ll be a great mentor who can manage time effectively and keep meaningful records. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

You will ideally hold a SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7 or equivalent.

Working for Us

You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your PVG disclosure certificate
• Enhanced Overtime Rates
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate