Deputy Care Home Manager

Accurocare Medhurst Care Home; Risca; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cashback

Counselling line 24/7

Shopping discounts

Health and wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Accurocare Medhurst Care Home is seeking a dedicated Deputy Care Home Manager to lead the care team and ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care in a safe and welcoming environment.

You will work closely with the Care Home Manager, oversee day-to-day operations, and supervise staff while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing for residents. Prior care home experience is essential and the role is a permanent, full-time position at 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care home is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.
• Ability to deputise for the Care Home Manager when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care Home Manager with day-to-day running and overall management of the Home.
• Provide clinical and care leadership, supervising staff and maintaining high standards of care.
• Lead on resident assessments, care planning and reviews to meet individual needs.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Supervise, mentor and train care staff, including induction and performance management.
• Organise staff rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee medication management, safeguarding and safety/quality processes.
• Collaborate with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Deputise for the Care Home Manager during absences.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Care planning

Job description

Location: Medhurst Care Home, NP11 7AF Salary: £16.22 per hour Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Deputy Care Home Manager to join our team at Medhurst Care Home.

Working closely with the Care Home Manager, you will play a key role in leading the care team and ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred care in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.

Previous experience working in a care home is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Care Home Manager with the day-to-day running and overall management of the Home.
• Provide strong clinical and care leadership, supervising staff and promoting high standards of care.
• Lead on resident assessments, care planning and ongoing reviews, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Supervise, support and mentor care staff, including involvement in induction, training and performance management.
• Organise staff rotas, allocate duties and ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Oversee medication management, safeguarding, health and safety and quality assurance processes.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Deputise for the Care Home Manager during their absence, taking responsibility for the effective running of the Home.

Working Pattern

This is a 37-hour-per-week position, working between Monday and Sunday. The usual pattern includes:

• Two administrative days (9am–5pm).
• Two clinical days supervising shifts alongside the care team (7:15am–7:30pm).
• Weekend clinical shifts on a rota basis, currently every third weekend.

When deputising for the Care Home Manager, the 37 hours will be worked over five office-based days.

What We Offer

After successfully completing a six-month probationary period, you will have access to a healthcare cashback scheme offering financial support towards medical, optical and dental expenses.

• 24/7 counselling support line.
• Shopping discounts.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• On-site parking.
• Employee referral programme.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

If you are an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent resident care, we would love to hear from you