Deputy Manager

Avery Healthcare Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by employer

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Deputy Manager for Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. This role supports the General Manager to deliver compliant, person-centred care in a safe, caring and stimulating environment for residents and visitors.

You will provide inspirational leadership to the staff team, ensure medication policies are followed, monitor resident wellbeing and care plans, and participate in weekly clinical meetings while keeping clinical risk under review.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a similar care environment in a management role.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; competent IT skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to cover a range of duties at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to staff and ensure compliant, person-centred care.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and care plans; review medications per policy.
• Complete monthly audits and quality indicator reports.
• Attend weekly clinical meetings and monitor clinical risk areas.
• Support DBS checks and UK work eligibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Flexibility

Job description

Your focus as Care Home Deputy Manager will be to support the General Manager to operate a compliant and effective person-centred care home which provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for residents and their visitors, whilst meeting stringent professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets. Other responsibilities will include:

• Providing on-going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensuring that medication policies and procedures are adhered to and support with the reviewing of medication and administration.
• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans.
• Completing monthly audits, quality indicator report and any other report as required.
• Attending weekly clinical meetings and monitor clinical risk areas in the home., Please note this role will require:
• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be 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This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must:

• Have a minimum of two years' experience working in a similar care environment, in a management position.
• Have excellent leadership and management skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and be competent in use of IT systems.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Deputy Manager at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield.

At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.