Deputy Home Manager - Residential

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 44,509 - 54,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for Wellford Gardens in Wheatley. The role supports the Home Manager with rota planning, recruitment, induction and mandatory training, and performance management to uphold high care standards.

You will drive occupancy growth and manage costs, bringing strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach to a not-for-profit care home. The position offers development and training in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Willingness to work towards Level 4 or 5
• Previous management experience in an elderly care setting
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Rota planning and staff scheduling to ensure smooth operation
• Recruitment and induction training of new staff
• Managing employee performance and addressing issues
• Overseeing occupancy levels, care standards, and budget costs
• Collaborating with Home Manager to drive quality of care and resident satisfaction

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Recruitment

Financial awareness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Willingness to achieve Level 4 or 5

Job description

Deputy Home Manager

Location: Wellford Gardens, Wheatley, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £49,955 per Annum

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Times: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday, including one weekend worked per month

Join the team at Wellford Gardens. Our luxury care home in Wheatley offers all-inclusive care in elegant surroundings, combining exceptional hospitality, dedicated care, and innovative technology. Conveniently located with easy access from Oxford, nearby villages, and surrounding areas.

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.

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

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. So, apply and get your career started with us today.