Deputy Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend up to £1,000

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training up to QCF Level

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Deputy Manager for a care home in Swindon. The role focuses on leading the care team, reviewing residents' needs and care plans, and acting as Registered Manager in their absence. It is a 42-hour week in a care home setting, requiring prior team leadership and a Level 3 qualification in health and social care.

Candidates should have experience leading care assistants, strong knowledge of regulatory standards, and a commitment to safeguarding and dignity for residents.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing care staff
• Knowledge of CQC key lines of enquiry and regulatory frameworks
• Commitment to person-centred care and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Lead the care team to ensure safe, person-centred care
• Review residents' needs and care plans regularly
• Stand in for the Registered Manager in their absence
• Induct new team members and supervise staff
• Complete care audits and trigger plan reviews as needs change
• Maintain up-to-date care plans, notes and medication charts
• Liaise with families, social workers and professionals

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Deputy Manager post at Agincare's care home Paternoster House, supporting residents' safe, person-centred care. The job centres on leading the care team, reviewing residents' needs and care plans, and standing in for the Registered Manager when needed. It is a 42-hour week in a care home setting, and the post requires prior team leadership and a Level 3 qualification in health and social care. Agincare cannot offer visa sponsorship.

What the job involves

• Lead the care team to ensure care is safe, supportive and person-centred
• Regularly review residents' needs and ensure standards of hygiene, cleanliness and equipment are maintained
• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, taking full charge in their absence
• Induct new team members and supervise and support existing staff
• Complete care audits and trigger care plan reviews as residents' needs change
• Ensure care plans are person-centred, with a focus on dignity and individuality
• Liaise with families, care professionals, social workers and residents
• Monitor, report and investigate risks and safeguarding concerns and put processes in place to mitigate them
• Keep administrative records up to date, including daily care notes, medication charts and meeting notes

What’s required

Qualifications

• QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care, or equivalent

Experience

• Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants

Skills & knowledge

• Good knowledge of CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks

Checks & eligibility

• Minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK

Other

• Available to work 42 hours per week

What’s offered

• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1,000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme