Care Home Deputy Manager (Nursing)

TN United Kingdom; Olney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Deputy Manager, where you will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality care within the home. This position offers the opportunity to lead and support care staff, engage with residents, and maintain effective communication with families and organizations. You will be instrumental in training and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with care standards. This role promises a supportive environment that values personal growth and development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in care services.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Deputy Home Manager.
• Essential to be an NMC registered nurse with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing operations to ensure high-quality care.
• Oversee care staff and manage in the absence of the Home Manager.

Skills

Deputy Home Manager experience

Engagement with service users

Identifying referral pathways for safeguarding

Knowledge of CQC standards

Relationship building with care professionals

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

About the role

As our Deputy Manager, you will assist in managing operations within the home to reach or exceed goals while ensuring the provision of high-quality care. You will oversee the care staff and assume full management responsibilities in the absence of the Home Manager.

You will assist in training and supervising care staff, help with pre-admission assessments, ensure care plans and records are up to date, and maintain effective communication with residents' families and other organizations.

Reports to: Home Manager

Skills and attributes

• Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
• Ability to engage with service users to understand their needs and provide excellent care.
• Ability to identify referral pathways for safeguarding adults/abuse.
• Good knowledge of CQC standards.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with care professionals, families, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to promote ownership of care programs involving service users and families.

Education and qualification

• NMC registered nurse with relevant experience - essential.

What will you gain?

You will work with a supportive, caring team that values people. We offer opportunities for learning and development, with procedures in place to support your growth.