Deputy Manager

NHS; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kettering is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the General Manager in leading a compliant care home. Responsibilities include team management, ensuring adherence to medication policies, and monitoring resident wellbeing. The ideal candidate must have at least two years of management experience in a care environment along with excellent leadership skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with a pay of £16.40 an hour.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check fee paid

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a similar care environment in a management position.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensure medication policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT competency

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

This Deputy Manager role at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, supports the General Manager in operating a compliant and effective person‑centred care home that provides a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for residents and their visitors while meeting professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensure medication policies and procedures are adhered to and support medication review and administration.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care plans.
• Complete monthly audits, quality indicator reports and any other required reports.
• Attend weekly clinical meetings and monitor clinical risk areas in the home.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a similar care environment in a management position.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and be competent in use of IT systems.
• Adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
• Live Avery Healthcare values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable.

Job Details

• Pay: £16.40 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 1455128570
• Location: Avery Healthcare, Kettering, NN16 9JB

Additional Information

• DBS Disclosure check – cost met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.