Deputy Care Home Manager: Lead Care & Admin Team

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd invites applications for a Deputy Manager at Kent House in Okehampton. You will report to the Manager and work 45 hours per week, including some weekend shifts.

The role requires Senior Care level or above, NVQ3, and experience in elderly care homes; duties include care planning, rotas, supervision, training bookings, and resident activities. Medication administration experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in care/nursing home for the elderly.
• Medication administration experience is essential.
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Senior care level or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in day‑to‑day running of the home.
• Undertake care planning, rotas, and staff supervision tasks.
• Coordinate training bookings for the team.
• Assist with activities and wellbeing planning for residents.
• Cover care shifts when needed and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Medication Administration

Senior Care Experience

Care Planning

Team Supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd invites applications for a Deputy Manager at Kent House in Okehampton. You will report to the Manager and work 45 hours per week, including some weekend shifts.

The role requires Senior Care level or above, NVQ3, and experience in elderly care homes; duties include care planning, rotas, supervision, training bookings, and resident activities. Medication administration experience is essential.