Deputy Manager

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and motivated Deputy Care Home Manager to join our management team and help lead our residential care home.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home provides safe, effective, person-centred care and maintains high standards of quality, dignity and respect for all residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior care professional who has strong leadership skills, a good understanding of care home regulations and a genuine commitment to improving residents' quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the care home.

• Help ensure the home complies with CQC regulations, relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

• Lead, supervise and support care staff, promoting a positive and professional working environment.

• Assist with staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance management.

• Monitor care plans, risk assessments and residents' changing needs, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.

• Oversee medication management and ensure safe medication practices are followed.

• Complete audits, inspections and quality assurance checks, implementing improvements where required.

• Respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate action and reporting.

• Work collaboratively with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

• Promote residents' dignity, independence, choice, privacy and wellbeing.

• Support staff rotas, staffing levels and the effective deployment of resources.

• Assist with inspections, investigations and the implementation of action plans.

• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence, within the scope of the role and delegated responsibilities.

• Skills and qualifications required

• Previous experience in a senior care or supervisory role within a residential care setting.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Good knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding adults, the Mental Capacity Act and health and safety.

• Understanding of CQC requirements and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

• Ability to complete audits, review care documentation and maintain accurate records.

• Confidence in supporting staff, managing concerns and making appropriate decision.

Skills and qualifications required,

• Previous experience in a senior care or supervisory role within a residential or nursing care setting.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Good knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding adults, the Mental Capacity Act and health and safety.

• Understanding of CQC requirements and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

• Ability to complete audits, review care documentation and maintain accurate records.

• Confidence in supporting staff, managing concerns and making appropriate decisions.

• A caring, professional and approachable manner.

What we are looking for

We are seeking someone who is organised, proactive and committed to achieving excellent standards of care. The successful candidate will be able to lead by example, motivate staff, solve problems effectively and build positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.