Deputy Care Manager

Job summary

Deputy Manager – Heatherside Rest Home

Location: Heatherside Rest Home
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £16.60 per hour
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with some on-call responsibilities

Join Our Team

Heatherside Rest Home is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of our friendly residential care home.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior care professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care and leading by example.

The role is a combination of office-based management duties and working on the floor alongside the care team, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day operation of the home.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Complete and review person-centred care plans.
• Undertake and regularly review risk assessments.
• Liaise professionally with GPs, district nurses, community healthcare professionals and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Order, monitor and manage residents' medication in line with policies and best practice.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support with audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Assist with staff supervision, mentoring and training.
• Participate in the home's on-call rota and respond appropriately to out-of-hours issues.
• Maintain excellent communication with residents, relatives and external professionals.
• Promote a positive, caring and supportive culture throughout the home.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a senior care role, such as Senior Carer, Team Leader or Deputy Manager.
• A good understanding of person-centred care and current care legislation.
• Experience writing and reviewing care plans and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of medication management and administration.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence liaising with healthcare professionals and families.
• A calm and proactive approach to problem solving.

Essential:

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.

Desirable:

• NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• £16.60 per hour
• 40-hour permanent contract
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of our residents every day

If you are a caring, organised and motivated individual with a passion for providing exceptional care and supporting a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

This is a 12 month temporary position with the possibility of becoming permananent after 12 months