Deputy Home Manager - Residential

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury residential care provider is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for its new home in Wheatley, Oxfordshire. The role involves supporting the Home Manager, roster planning, employee recruitment, and ensuring the highest standards of resident care. Candidates should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and have management experience in elderly care. The position offers career development and various employee benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a company pension.

Benefits

30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount program for shopping and restaurants

Qualifications

• Management experience in an elder care setting.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Willingness to pursue further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with overall management.
• Responsible for roster planning and employee recruitment.
• Assess and meet resident needs effectively.

Skills

Management experience in elderly care

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking

Marketing knowledge

Finance knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Willingness to pursue Level 4 or 5 qualifications

Job description

Deputy Home Manager - Brand new luxury residential care home!

Location: Wheatley, Oxfordshire – Salary: £48,500 per annum.

About our new care home:

Wellford Gardens was our first luxury new build which opened in June 2024, incorporating all-insular luxury and comfort. It includes en‑suite bedrooms, fresh‑air ventilation, acoustic monitoring, landscaped gardens, private dining, hair and beauty facilities, cinema, lounge and sun terrace. The home is located just off the A40 on Park Hill in Wheatley. Wellford Gardens is a three‑storey home with 65 bedrooms, offering residents round‑the‑clock residential and dementia care. The home design includes innovative new technologies such as E‑care, providing person‑centred care with many personalised options.

About the role:

As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for roster planning, employee recruitment, induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met wherever possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to uphold standards, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.

• Roster planning
• Employee recruitment and induction
• Mandatory training delivery
• Resident needs assessment and care provision
• Performance monitoring and issue resolution

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 an elder 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. You’ll also 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.

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Management experience in elderly care
• Willingness to pursue Level 4 or 5 qualifications
• Marketing and finance knowledge for occupancy growth and cost management
• Excellent communication and multi‑tasking skills
• Commitment to high standards of care

About our benefits:

• 30 days holiday (inclusive of 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 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!

‘We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.’