Deputy Manager

Orchard Care Homes; Preston; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20 days annual leave

Pension plan

Blue Light Card discounts

Training & progression opportunities

Recognition schemes

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Free uniform

Onsite parking

Résumé du poste

Orchard Healthcare Group in Penwortham, Preston, is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager in daily operations and uphold our high care standards.

You will supervise staff, contribute to assessments, and maintain excellent communication with residents, families, and the care team. The role requires leadership, a background in direct care, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.
• NVQ3 in Direct Care is required; willingness to work towards Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with residents, relatives and staff.

Responsabilités

• Support the Home Manager to run the home daily.
• Supervise and monitor the home team and ensure high standards.
• Liaise with residents, their families, and prospective employees.
• Contribute to assessments and care reviews and act as a point of contact for the team.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Formation

NVQ3 in Direct Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Adult Care (Desirable)

Description du poste

Here at Orchard Healthcare Group, we are very passionate about our home, our teams, residents and our service. We are now looking for a Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager to run the home on a daily basis, inline with our high standards. You will support with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, and actively contribute to assessments and care reviews, acting as a point of contact for the team, your residents and their families.

This is a managerial role, supervising and monitoring the team within the home, therefore strong leadership qualities, effective communication and positive interpersonal skills are essential. These skills are also needed for developing good relationships within the multidisciplinary teams, along with regular liaison with residents, relatives, and prospective employees.

We are “Good” CQC rated, we are engaging, and we work in a positive, care centred manner.

Location: Penwortham Grange and Lodge -

Martin Field Rd, Penwortham, Preston PR1 9HL

Deputy Manager – 40 hrs per week

Rates of Pay / Salary:

£36,000 per annum

About You

You will have previous experience of working in a similar role. An NVQ3 in Direct Care with a willingness to work towards your Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Qualification. Of course, you will need to demonstrate your excellent communication and leadership skills. All of this together with your natural ability to out others at ease will ensure you are able to real make a difference.

• 20 days (pro rata) annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company supported contributory personal pension plan.
• We will pay the cost of the Blue Light Card which will give you access to an amazing range of discounts online and on the high street!
• From day one, you will receive excellent training and progression opportunities, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
• Our people are our heroes, and we have a range of recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’.
• You will have access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support and counselling.
• Last but not least we provide all our people with free uniform and onsite car parking.

About Orchard Healthcare Group

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.

We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and warmly welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme commitment. We value the unique strengths and experiences that service personnel bring and strive to create an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.