Deputy Home Manager

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Monks Risborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Visa application fee paid (Tier 2)

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

OSJCT Group is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for Icknield Court in Princes Risborough. The role combines compassionate elder care with commercial oversight to maintain occupancy and high care standards.

The position involves planning rosters, overseeing recruitment and training, and monitoring staff performance while supporting the Home Manager. A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is required, with progression to Levels 4/5 encouraged.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Management experience in an elderly care setting is essential.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and work as a proactive team member.
• Marketing and finance experience to grow occupancy and manage costs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage rota scheduling and recruitment.
• Oversee induction and mandatory training for staff.
• Monitor staff performance and address issues through proper channels.
• Support Home Manager to optimise occupancy and care standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Occupancy management

Marketing experience

Finance experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Willing to progress to Level 4/5

Job description

Deputy Manager - Icknield Court, Princes Risborough, HP27 0HE

£36,000Per Annum

37.5 hours

Icknield Court care home is conveniently located close to the town centre of Princes Risborough, and is also within easy reach of High Wycombe. Our care home provides a friendly and modern living environment and offers 90 individual rooms positioned across six separate wings. With manyfacilitiesand plenty of outdoor and communal space, residents can participate in stimulatingsocial activitiesand enjoy each other’s company.Personal itemscan be brought from home and added to rooms to provide those homely touches.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, motivated and driven to make a difference?

Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home?

As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 4 or 5. In addition, you’ll have previous management experience in a elderly care setting with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and work as a proactive team member, together with some marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible applicants
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more