Deputy Home Manager - Nursing

Lewin House; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern care home in Aylesbury is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in overseeing care and operational standards. The ideal candidate will possess significant leadership experience in elderly care, along with a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The role offers career development and a competitive salary in a nurturing environment. Additional benefits include 30 days holiday, pension, life assurance, and free uniform.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Life assurance

Fully funded NMC PIN renewal

Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior or team leader nursing role within elderly care.
• Management experience in a multi-disciplinary care setting.
• Willingness to work towards Level 4 or 5 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in managing the Home.
• Responsible for rota planning and employee recruitment.
• Monitor and manage individual employee performance.

Skills

Care management skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Marketing experience

Finance management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Home Manager - Nursing

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, with an active NMC pin, 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, Nursing, 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 clinical 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.

Lewin House is a modern and spacious care home with 70 individual rooms positioned across four wings and plenty of other facilities. Our nursing home in Aylesbury was designed for the effective delivery of nursing care, with a specialist nursing unit located in each wing. There is plenty of communal and outdoor space, so everyone can get involved in the varied and stimulating programme of activities on offer. To make our residents feel at home, personal items can be brought along and added to individual rooms.

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 experience in a senior or team leader nursing role within elderly care with an active NMC PIN.

You’ll have previous management experience in a multi-disciplinary 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, 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.

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
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
• Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses
• 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