Deputy Home Manager

HC-One; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Harrogate is seeking a Deputy Home Manager responsible for ensuring high standards of resident care and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of national standards and experience in care planning, emphasizing kindness and empathy in their approach. This position offers career development opportunities and a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Homemade meal whilst on shift

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream – financial wellbeing access

Award-winning training and support

Online GP consultations

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in person-led care planning within a care home.
• Ability to mentor and communicate with residents and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care level exceeds professional and regulatory standards.
• Take responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager’s absence.
• Supervise and coach colleagues, emphasizing empathy for resident issues.

Skills

Knowledge of National Standards

Positive energy

Effective time management

Empathy and kindness

Job description

Overview

As a Deputy Home Manager, you’ll ensure the level of care we offer goes beyond professional standards and regulatory requirements. You’ll take responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager’s absence and supervise/coaching colleagues to provide a service with empathy for resident issues.

About You

HC-One is looking for a Deputy Home Manager with knowledge of National Standards and a background in person-led care planning within a care home. Beyond that, it’s all about your positive energy and ability to get along with people. You’ll be a great mentor who can manage time effectively and keep meaningful records. You’ll communicate with residents and co-workers with consideration and kindness.

You’ll value kindness above all because it drives every aspect of our Dementia, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Each team member understands that residents are people with their own stories, and by joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to contribute to their lives.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

To provide the kindest possible care, five qualities guide the HC-One team: Kindness the HC-One Way. We are curious, asking questions and seeking to understand. We are compassionate, walking in others’ shoes. We are creative yet practical, using imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in supporting residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce helps us learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care, and we care about our teams too, supporting their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people through robust career pathways, CPD and postgraduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Rewards and Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Homemade meal whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – around-the-clock GP consultation via an app (available to you and your children under 16)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing – confidential Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support for a range of issues
• Recognition schemes such as "Kindness in Care" and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme