Deputy Manager

Runwood Homes; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme for family

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Free DBS Check and uniform

NVQ funding

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes in England is seeking a proactive Deputy Manager to work alongside the Home Manager, leading a care team to ensure residents receive person-centred care, including dementia care and medication support.

You will train staff, develop care plans, and lead safeguarding and safer recruitment initiatives. The role offers progression, weekly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care team to deliver person-centred care.
• Strong dementia care knowledge and ability to supervise medication support.
• Ability to design and review care plans and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead care team in delivering high standards of care alongside the Home Manager.
• Administer medications and contribute to care plan creation.
• Provide staff training and promote best practices in dementia care.

Skills

People management

Dementia care

Care planning

Staff training

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager/Care Team Leader

Shift Patterns

16 hours Deputy Manager (£14.50 an hour) / 24 hours Care Team Leader (£13.90 an hour). Must be able to work alternative weekends.

About the role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and friendly Deputy Manager to join our team. As the Deputy Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Home Manager to enhance the skills of the care team, drawing on your personal and professional expertise to ensure that our residents receive the necessary support.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager include administering medications, assisting with the creation of care plans, and helping staff improve their skills and knowledge in this field. You will also support the care team in honing their practices.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Employee of the Month awards

About you

We are looking for a Deputy Manager who has a proven track record of leading a team to provide exceptional care. The ideal candidate will have experience in person-centred care planning and expertise in caring for individuals with dementia. A positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to conduct training sessions for staff are essential qualities for this Deputy Manager role.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across England. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications or successfully recruit a suitable candidate. Early application is therefore encouraging