Deputy Manager

Hartford Care Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager in daily operations and to maintain high standards of care for residents at Springfield Park, Rochdale.

You will lead staff, ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards, and oversee medication administration while fostering a person-centred care environment. The role requires a flexible approach, with regular shifts, every other weekend, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant professional qualification – (minimum NVQ/Diploma L3).
• Previous management/supervisory experience within a residential care home setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong IT 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Home Manager in all aspects of day-to-day running of the home.
• Assist in operational and financial aspects of the home, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards.
• Stand in for the Home Manager across duties in their absence.
• Lead and inspire staff to provide outstanding, person-centred care to residents.
• Carry out regular shifts, including every other weekend and on-call duties.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards

Person-Centered Care

Dementia care

Leadership

Organisational skills

Medication administration

Flexibility

Education

NVQ/Diploma L3

Diploma level 5 (desired)

Job description

Location

Springfield Park, Rochdale, OL11 4RE

The Role

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

Essential:

• Relevant professional qualification – (minimum NVQ/Diploma L3)


• Previous management/supervisory experience within a residential care home setting


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Strong IT 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

Desired:

• NVQ/RMA/Diploma level 5 or equivalent management qualification


• 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.