Deputy Care Home Manager

Job summary

Deputy Care Home Manager

Location - Ashbury Lodge Care Home, 261 Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 1NW

Hours - 40 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Coate Water Care is an experienced care home provider, committed to delivering the highest standards of person-centred care to older people in our residential and nursing homes. To build upon our success, we rely on passionate and dedicated staff at all levels.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and organised team player to join us as a Deputy Manager at Ashbury Lodge Residential Home in Swindon. Our home offers compassionate residential, dementia, and respite care in a high-quality and vibrant environment. As Deputy Manager you will play a crucial role in supporting the Home Manager and overseeing the nursing team, ensuring our residents receive the very best care.

Purpose of Role

• To support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the Homes management, including taking complete charge during the absence of the Registered Manager.
• To train and supervise, Senior Care Staff, Care Assistants and Ancillary staff in all aspects of their work within the Home, so as to maintain the Home’s high standards of care and maintain a homely environment.
• To oversee in the care of the residents' physical environment, and in the general day to day activities of the Home.

Responsibilities

• To produce the staff duty rota ensuring the Home is covered by the minimum requirement of staff as per registration requirements. To work to minimise any agency usage.
• To work alongside Home Manager to ensure resident of the day and full care plan audits are completed and are actioned.
• To ensure that the personal care needs of residents are met by all staff.
• Oversee and organise new staff induction programs and manage training within the home.
• To support the Home Manager with staff management. Including supervision of staff, appraisals, investigations and disciplinaries.
• To drive quality and profitability in the home. Ensuring all enquiries and admissions are managed both professionally and effectively.
• Check the control and issue of medication for which the Home has taken responsibility and to maintain the necessary records. Work alongside Home Manager to ensure medication audits and analysis are complete and are actioned.
• To support the Home Manager with any safety improvement plans
• To carry out any other duties as instructed by the Registered Manager.
• To adhere strictly to the Policies and Procedures of the Home.

When joining Coate Water Care as a Deputy Manager we will offer you:

• 5.6 weeks annual holiday per annum (including public holidays)
• Career development pathways and formal training opportunities
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus Scheme
• Great working environment

Coate Water Care is a leading independent provider in Elderly and Dementia Care. If you are looking for a really rewarding career, join us at Coate Water Care as a Deputy and help us to transform the lives of people who use our service