Deputy Care Home Manager

Abbeyfield Group; Amersham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Learning and career development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life Assurance

Medical cashback scheme

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Amersham is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager for Pratt House. The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with a pay range of £18.03–£19.16 per hour.

You will lead care delivery and support the General Manager to maintain high standards. Key duties include staff training, risk assessments, person-centred care, budget awareness and strong communication with the team and residents.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent or have 3+ years in a similar management role within a registered service.
• Knowledge of the Health & Social Care Act 2009, Care Act 2014/2015 and related regulations.
• Ability to run day-to-day home operations under the General Manager's direction.
• Passion for delivering high-quality care for older people.
• Good IT literacy and ability to communicate via email and text.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills, including budgeting.
• Experience in managing staffing budgets and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' nutritional and hydration needs.
• Deliver hands-on care when required.
• Train staff and supervise their performance.
• Create and amend risk assessments at strategic and operational levels.
• Communicate with the Manager about events in their absence.
• Ensure information is effectively shared within staff and with residents/clients.
• Model professionalism and customer service at all times.
• Report maintenance needs to management and follow up.
• Oversee staff supervision and appraisals.

Skills

People leadership

Budget management

Staff training

Communication

Quality care

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Tools

IT systems

Email

Text messaging

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values –Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a dedicated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the team at Pratt House.

Role: Deputy Care Home Manager.
Location: Pratt House, Quill Hall Lane, Amersham, HP6 6LU.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Pay: £18.03 - £19.16 per hour.
Contract: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

The Role of Deputy Care Home Manager:

• Monitoring the resident’s nutritional and hydration needs
• Staff training
• Delivering hands-on care when required
• Create, manage and amend risk assessments, both at a strategic and operational level and to ensure that staff are following procedures
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Manager on events that occurred in their absence and stepping in to cover them where needed
• Ensure that key information is effectively communicated both within the own staff group and the client as required
• Act as a role model for all staff, demonstrating and ensuring professionalism, good manners, and customer service at all times
• Report to management on any items that need repair or maintenance and ensure these are followed up
• Staff supervision and appraisals.

Skills & Experience:

• You’ll need a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role at management or senior level within a registered service.
• Strong working knowledge of the Heath and Social Care Act 2009 (regulated activities), CQC Registration Regulations 2009, Care Act 2014/2015.
• Ability to undertake day to day running of the home under the direction of the General Manager.
• Passionate about delivering high quality care for older people.
• Good with information technology; you’ll need to use IT systems, e mail and text.
• Strong influencing and professional relationship building skills; ability to facilitate meetings or support groups.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, able to get the best out of teams.
• Experience in managing staffing budgets.

Staff benefits:

• £35,158.50 - £37,362 per annum, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Free onsite parking
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Opportunity to apply for a 'Blue Light Card' offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants etc.

You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.