Deputy Manager

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £100

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy

Level 5 Management

Blue Light Card

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

The Hillings in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Deputy Manager to join our caring team. The role is 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with a salary of £35,817.60 per annum. You will support the home manager, oversee medications, and contribute to a warm, family-style environment.

You will lead on care plans, audits, and staff coaching, ensuring MCA/DoLs and CQC standards are met. An induction and ongoing training, plus a strong benefits package, accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a care setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of MCA/DoLs and CQC frameworks.
• Experience writing detailed care plans including risk assessments.
• Ability to coach and support a care team to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the home manager in all aspects of the home, including temporary charge when needed.
• Ensuring high quality care through robust systems and procedures.
• Managing and monitoring medication planning and delivery.
• Auditing care areas, disseminating results, and driving action plans.
• Maintaining resident care plans and liaising with external parties.
• Coaching and inspiring the team to maintain excellent care.

Skills

People management

Regulatory knowledge

Care planning

Auditing

Coaching

Education

Level 5 Management qualification

Job description

Deputy Manager

The Hillings, St Neots, Cambridgeshire

£35,817.60 per annum

42 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our management team at our lovely care home, The Hillings

The Hillings is a long-standing building which has built up a good reputation within the area over time. The staff are very dedicated to the home and the residents in their care – many of whom live close by. It has a warm and friendly feel and is run like a family home.

The home is set on one level which makes it easier for everyone to move about the home. Every wing at The Hillings has a large lounge and dining area where residents meet to socialise and share meals. Surrounding the home is a beautiful lawned garden where residents can walk or, during good weather, sit under the shade of trees.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting the home manager in all aspects of the home including taking temporary charge in the managers absence
• Supporting with systems and procedures to ensure the quality of care delivered is of a high standard
• Managing and monitoring the planning and delivery of all medication across the home
• Taking an active role in auditing specific areas of care and contributing to disseminating results and an action plan
• Updating and maintaining resident care plans, liaising with external parties where applicable
• Coaching, supporting and inspiring our care team to deliver a high standard of care at all times

Our management team are the life and soul of our home and it is essential that you would have up to date knowledge of healthcare practices and experience in writing detailed care plans including risk assessments and diet plans. A good understanding of regulatory frameworks including MCA/DoLs and the CQC key line of enquiries is also essential.

As part of our commitment to our management community, you will be provided with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established training team.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 5 Management
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.