Deputy Home Manager

Wellford Gardens; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (including Bank Holid�

Company pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

Wellford Gardens is seeking a proactive Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in running the care home. You will handle rota planning, recruit and induct staff, and ensure high care standards while supporting occupancy and budget control.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) with management experience in elderly care, strong communication, and a willingness to develop to Level 4 or 5.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Previous management experience in elderly care
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Assist Home Manager in running the home
• Plan rotas and recruit staff
• Oversee induction and mandatory training
• Monitor employee performance and address issues
• Support occupancy growth and cost management

Skills

Management experience

Rota planning

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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.

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., If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Deputy Home Manager within our care homes, then you could be next to join us.

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. 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
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more