Deputy Home Manager | Lead Care & Compliance

Hartford Care Ltd.; Four Marks; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to assist the Home Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home and to ensure residents receive the highest standards of care tailored to their individual needs.

The role involves operational and financial aspects, standing in for the Home Manager when required, and regular shifts with every other weekend and on-call duties. The ideal candidate will have leadership qualities and dementia-care knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous management/supervisory experience within a residential care home setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Strong understanding of the principles of Person-Centered Care.
• Recent experience and knowledge of dementia care.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, motivate and develop a team of staff.
• Robust organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with residents, families, stakeholders and other relevant bodies.
• Evidence of recent management and administration of medication competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Home Manager in day-to-day running of the home.
• Stand in for the Home Manager across a wide range of duties when required.
• Lead and inspire the staff team to deliver outstanding, personalised care.
• Monitor compliance with legislation and standards through ongoing supervision and support.
• Carry out regular shifts and cover every other weekend; participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dementia care

Person-Centered care

Medication competency

Organisational skills

Staff development

Job description

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to assist the Home Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home and to ensure residents receive the highest standards of care tailored to their individual needs.

The role involves operational and financial aspects, standing in for the Home Manager when required, and regular shifts with every other weekend and on-call duties. The ideal candidate will have leadership qualities and dementia-care knowledge.