Deputy Care Home Manager. The Oaks Care Home

Job summary

Deputy Care Home Manager. The Oaks Care Home

• 37.5 hours per week  
• £38,000 per annum
• Shift patterns typically Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm with occasional on-call responsibilities- however must have some degree of flexibility with these hours to cover the home

Join us at The Oaks Care Home, part of the Sandstone Care Group. Situated in Newtown, Powys, this luxurious 73-bed, purpose-built nursing and residential home opened in January 2020 and offers state-of-the-art facilities. These include a coffee shop/bistro, hair & nail salon, activities room, landscaped gardens, and advanced care technology.

We are seeking a motivated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the leadership and daily operations of The Oaks. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining high standards of care and helping to lead a dedicated and professional care/nursing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care
• Lead by example to promote a culture of dignity, respect, and compassion
• Supervise, coach, and mentor care staff, ensuring effective teamwork and professional development
• Assist with staff recruitment, induction, rota planning, and performance management
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and medication administration to ensure safety and compliance
• Conduct internal audits and support the home in meeting CQC standards and other regulatory requirements
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
• Respond to emergencies and participate in the on-call rota when required

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos 
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)
• Previous supervisory or deputy management experience in a care home setting
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and care planning
• Proven ability to lead and support care teams, including performance management and training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a person-centred and professional approach
• A proactive, flexible attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards of care and compliance

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health