Deputy Care Home Manager

Harbour Healthcare; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager to support high-quality care delivery in a leadership position. The role involves monitoring care standards, managing staff rotas, and ensuring resident welfare. Ideal candidates will showcase strong leadership skills, experience in dementia care, and a commitment to person-centred approaches. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment. Apply now to join a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting residents with diverse health needs.
• Track record in managing safeguarding and clinical risk.
• Understanding of person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor care standards delivered by staff.
• Support Home Manager with policies and objectives.
• Prepare staff rotas for optimal staffing.
• Ensure residents' care plans are updated.
• Address concerns from residents, families, and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Dementia care experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Harbour Healthcare

Deputy Care Home Manager

33Hrs per week (16.5 working as a Nurse, 16.5 supernumerary)

Barrington Lodge Care Home

Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX

As Deputy Manager at Harbour Healthcare, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the Home Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire the team to help every resident enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals.

About you

To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager, experience in helping residents with different health needs is important, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for an understanding of person-centred care and positive behavioural support. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment.

Role Overview

• Monitoring standards of care delivered by all staff.
• Supporting the Home Manager with policy implementation and business objectives.
• Preparing staff rotas to ensure optimal staffing levels.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and ensuring care plans are up to date.
• Acting as a focal point for residents, families, and healthcare professionals, addressing concerns and ensuring high standards of care.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with a highly motivated approach.
• Contribute to a culture of ownership and shared learning.
• Be highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Substantial experience working with dementia care.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Deputy Manager, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and rewarding environment. Apply now to join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Job Reference: JT1454881BisDCHM