Deputy Manager

Runwood Homes Ltd; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Weekly pay

Pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance

Induction & training

Free DBS

NVQ funding

Career progression

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes Ltd is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team. You will work closely with the Home Manager to lead the care team and ensure residents receive high-quality support, with a focus on person-centred approaches and dementia care.

The role involves medication administration, helping create care plans, and delivering staff training to raise care standards. We offer progression opportunities and a comprehensive induction programme.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading a team to provide exceptional care.
• Experience in person-centred care planning and expertise in caring for individuals with dementia.
• Ability to conduct training sessions for staff and develop care staff skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications.
• Assist with the creation of care plans.
• Help staff improve their skills and knowledge in dementia care.
• Support the care team to continually improve practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Person-centred care

Dementia care

Staff training

Job description

Deputy Manager

Shift Patterns: 9 am to 5 pm

About the role:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and friendly Deputy Manager to join our team. As the Deputy Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Home Manager to enhance the skills of the care team, drawing on your personal and professional expertise to ensure that our residents receive the necessary support.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager include administering medications, assisting with the creation of care plans, and helping staff improve their skills and knowledge in this field. You will also support the care team in honing their practices.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are looking for a Deputy Manager who has a proven track record of leading a team to provide exceptional care. The ideal candidate will have experience in person‑centred care planning and expertise in caring for individuals with dementia. A positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to conduct training sessions for staff are essential qualities for this Deputy Manager role.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across England. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e‑training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications or successfully recruit a suitable candidate. Early application is therefore encouraged