Deputy Manager

Akari Care Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Rochester is looking for a Deputy Manager to oversee operations and ensure personalized care for elderly residents. Candidates should have at least a Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, with experience in healthcare and leadership skills being essential. This role offers a competitive salary, a 5% pension contribution, and benefits such as fully funded training. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a strong caring nature, ensuring high standards of care and support for both residents and colleagues.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5% pension contribution

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided

Annual NMC fees paid

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare sector.
• NMC certificate with an active PIN.
• Management/leadership qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the home.
• Provide nursing and residential care.
• Be accountable for financial controls.
• Promote training and development across teams.

Skills

Caring nature

Management experience

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Package Description

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Deputy Manager who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and harmony with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home. This highly diverse role will at times have challenging moments, however the innermost reward you and the team receive from our residents pure gratefulness to us, is what creates the true incentive behind this role.

The duties of our Deputy Managers are vast and varied and include all aspects which touch upon excellent nursing and residential care, open and individualised communication, supporting and maintaining budgetary and financial controls and, being personally accountable for Human Resources. You will always act in the best interests for all involved, promoting engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guiding and coaching colleagues to actively pursue training and development and undertaking the same for your own professional and personal growth journey.

On both a personal basis and through supervision of the teams, you will give your undivided attention and care to all areas of the home from the laundering of residents personal items through to dealing with a highly complex emergency such as a serious accident or break out of an infectious disease. No matter what the situation you will portray the confidence of a flexible leader and impart your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same exacting high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you

• Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Experience of working within health care sector
• Management / Leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable)
• Hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Annual NMC fees paid
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included