Deputy Manager

Hartford Care Ltd.; Four Marks; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to assist the Home Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home and to ensure residents receive the highest standards of care tailored to their individual needs.

The role involves operational and financial aspects, standing in for the Home Manager when required, and regular shifts with every other weekend and on-call duties. The ideal candidate will have leadership qualities and dementia-care knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous management/supervisory experience within a residential care home setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Strong understanding of the principles of Person-Centered Care.
• Recent experience and knowledge of dementia care.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, motivate and develop a team of staff.
• Robust organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with residents, families, stakeholders and other relevant bodies.
• Evidence of recent management and administration of medication competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Home Manager in day-to-day running of the home.
• Stand in for the Home Manager across a wide range of duties when required.
• Lead and inspire the staff team to deliver outstanding, personalised care.
• Monitor compliance with legislation and standards through ongoing supervision and support.
• Carry out regular shifts and cover every other weekend; participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dementia care

Person-Centered care

Medication competency

Organisational skills

Staff development

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Manager who will assist the Home Manager in all aspects of the day to day running of the home, ensuring that our residents are provided with the highest possible standards of care according to their individual needs.

The Deputy Manager will assist in operational and financial aspects of the home also, ensuring the home is compliant with the relevant legislation and standards through continual monitoring and practical support. The Deputy Manager will also stand in for the Home Manager across the whole range of duties in their absence.

The expectations within the role will be achieved by hands on practice and carrying out regular shifts each week. The role also includes working every other weekend and on-call duties.

We are seeking someone who can lead and inspire our dedicated staff team, to ensure we continue to provide outstanding, truly personalised care to our residents. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Deputy Manager in a similar setting, and must be able to demonstrate good leadership qualities, have a hands-on approach to care, be forward thinking and have a good knowledge of the care standards legislation including Fundamental Standards.

Requirements

Previous management/supervisory experience within a residential care home setting

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Good knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards

Strong understanding of the principles of Person-Centered Care

Recent experience and knowledge of dementia care

Proven ability to lead, supervise, motivate and develop a team of staff

Robust organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills with residents, families, stakeholders and other relevant bodies

Evidence of recent management and administration of medication competency

A flexible approach to working hours

Experience in delivering internal training for staff members

A sound grasp of business and operational management within a large organisation

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.