Deputy Home Manager

HC-One Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in North East England is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to ensure high-quality person-centred care. In this role, you will lead care services in the absence of the Home Manager, mentoring staff, and contributing to care planning. The ideal candidate will have a background in care planning and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive rewards and benefits package included.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Homemade meal whilst on shift

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Background in person-led care planning within a care home.
• Demonstrated kindness when engaging with residents and colleagues.
• Strong record-keeping skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care leadership in the Home Manager’s absence.
• Communicate with residents and co-workers with kindness.
• Contribute to person-led care planning.

Skills

Knowledge of National Standards

Mentoring ability

Effective time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

As a Deputy Home Manager, you'll ensure the level of care we offer goes beyond professional standards and statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements. You will take responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager's absence and supervise/coaching colleagues to provide a service that's empathetic and resident-focused.

HC-One is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where current and future colleagues can be their true selves, reflecting the communities we serve. We strive for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date and maintain a commitment to inclusive working practices.

About HC-One

HC-One is built on kindness. Caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. We emphasise five qualities as the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity with practicality, courage to support residents to live the life they want, and championing inclusivity. Our diverse and inclusive workforce helps us learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. We invest in people through robust career pathways, CPD and postgraduate programmes, and offer opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide care leadership in the Home Manager’s absence and mentor colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. • Maintain effective records and demonstrate time-management skills to support operational needs. • Communicate with residents and co-workers with kindness, consideration, and professionalism. • Uphold knowledge of National Standards and contribute to person-led care planning within a care home setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Standards. • Background in person-led care planning within a care home. • Strong mentoring ability, effective time management, and accurate record-keeping. • Demonstrated kindness and excellent interpersonal skills when engaging with residents and colleagues.

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 (including for children under 16)
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1,600 high-street discounts
• Wellbeing support via independent Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme