Deputy Home Manager - Residential

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Visa Tier 2 fee paid

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

My Rewards programme

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for Grace Care Centre in Thornbury. You will support the Home Manager with day-to-day operations, rostering, staff development and ensuring high care standards in a dementia-friendly environment.

You will bring a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) with previous elderly care management experience, plus the ability to develop occupancy and manage costs. This is a hands-on leadership role in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Previous management experience in elderly care.
• Willingness to work towards Level 4 or 5.
• Marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs.
• Excellent communication and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Rota planning and staff scheduling across the home.
• Recruitment, induction and mandatory training of employees.
• Monitor and manage individual performance; address issues promptly.
• Support the Home Manager with occupancy, care standards and budget control.
• Promote high standards of care and resident wellbeing.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Deputy Home Manager- Residential

Location: OSJCT Grace Care Centre, Whitebridge Gdns, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2FR

Pay Rate: Up to £46,000 per annum- Dependent on Experience

Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (Monday-Friday, will include some weekend work)

Located in the heart of the historic town of Thornbury, Grace Care Centre is a purpose-built home offering high-quality residential and specialist dementia care in a warm, welcoming, and secure environment. Since opening in 2018, we have been proud to deliver compassionate, personalised 24-hour support that puts each individual’s wellbeing, dignity, and independence at the centre of everything we do.

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