Care Home Deputy Manager — Lead & Develop a Compassionate Team

Agincare; Lydney; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Fully funded training up to QCF Level

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Deputy Manager for our Gloucestershire care home to lead the care team and ensure safe, person-centred services for residents. You will oversee daily running, support the Registered Manager, and maintain high standards of hygiene and care.

The role includes inductions, care audits, liaising with families and professionals, safeguarding monitoring, and upholding comprehensive records. Weekend flexibility and a 40-hour week are expected.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK.
• Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants.
• QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks.
• Must be flexible to work 40 hours per week, including weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Induction of new team members and the supervision and support to existing team members.
• The completion of care audits to ensure good practice and trigger reviews in care provision for residents as needs change. Your care plans would be person-centred, with focus on dignity and individuality.
• Liaising with family members, care professionals, social workers and the residents themselves to ensure a holistic and transparent care provision.
• Monitor, report and investigate risks and events of safeguarding concern or harm and ensure processes are in place to mitigate and/or avoid these risks.
• Ensuring administrative records such as daily care notes, medication charts and meeting notes are up to date.

Education

QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Agincare is seeking a Deputy Manager for our Gloucestershire care home to lead the care team and ensure safe, person-centred services for residents. You will oversee daily running, support the Registered Manager, and maintain high standards of hygiene and care.

The role includes inductions, care audits, liaising with families and professionals, safeguarding monitoring, and upholding comprehensive records. Weekend flexibility and a 40-hour week are expected.