Deputy Manager

Healthcare Homes; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the home manager and ensure high-quality care standards. The ideal candidate will have strong healthcare knowledge, experience in care planning, and leadership skills. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £19.85, 37.5 hours per week, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Up to date knowledge of healthcare practices.
• Experience in writing detailed care plans, including risk assessments.
• Good understanding of MCA/DoLs and CQC key line of enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support home manager with all aspects of the home.
• Manage and monitor medication planning and delivery.
• Coach and support the care team to deliver high standard of care.

Skills

Knowledge of healthcare practices

Experience in writing care plans

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Ability to coach and inspire a team

Education

Level 5 Management qualification

Job description

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Deputy Manager

Fornham House, Bury St Edmunds

£19.85 per hour

37.5 hours per week

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our management team at our lovely home Fornham House in Bury St Edmunds.

Fornham House is a friendly, family orientated home providing residential and respite care. We have also refurbished our specialist dementia care wing. The home can accommodate up to 88 residents.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting the home manager in all aspects of the home including taking temporary charge in the managers absence
• Supporting with systems and procedures to ensure the quality of care delivered is of a high standard
• Managing and monitoring the planning and delivery of all medication across the home
• Taking an active role in auditing specific areas of care and contributing to disseminating results and an action plan
• Updating and maintaining resident care plans, liaising with external parties where applicable
• Coaching, supporting and inspiring our care team to deliver a high standard of care at all times

Our management team are the life and soul of our home and it is essential that you would have up to date knowledge of healthcare practices and experience in writing detailed care plans including risk assessments and diet plans. A good understanding of regulatory frameworks including MCA/DoLs and the CQC key line of enquiries is also essential.

As part of our commitment to our management community, you will be provided with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established training team.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 5 Management
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.