Deputy Service Manager - Walton House - 40 Hours

Holmes Care Group LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

SSSC fees paid (Scotland)

Refer a Friend £500

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted health club memberships

Training & development

Job summary

Holmes Care Group LTD in Walton House is seeking a Deputy Service Manager to help run the home alongside the Service Manager, providing day-to-day leadership and ensuring high standards of care.

You will oversee medicine management, clinical governance and staff supervision, while supporting regulatory compliance and records management. The role includes ongoing training, development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMC registration and a valid nursing qualification.
• Experience in a care home setting.
• Strong leadership and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager by providing day-to-day leadership of the home.
• Oversee nursing care and ensure safe medication administration.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and care plans.
• Manage records and care documentation.

Skills

NMC Registration

Leadership

Care Supervision

Medication Management

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Deputy Service Manager - Walton House - 40 Hours

Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST:we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

• Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements
• SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)
• Company pension scheme
• Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
• Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
• Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group
• Additional on-going training and development opportunities
• Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Deputy Manager look like?

As a Deputy Manager, you will work alongside an experienced Service Manager to successfully run the home. Support the Service Manager by overseeing the team and by providing day-to-day leadership of the service:

• Support the Service Manager with key targets by promoting and practicing high standards of nursing care, and ensuring staff and shifts are supervised in a smooth manner.
• Manage the home in the absence of the Service Manager.
• Assist the Service Manager with the audit process to ensure that the service is compliant with regard to all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Service Manager with ER related matters (e.g. absence management and disciplinary hearings).
• Overseeing all aspects of medicine management and ensuring the safe administration of medication in accordance with NMC Standards.
• Ensuring through clinical governance and leadership that the care, health and safety of all residents is effectively implemented.
• Maintenance of records and paperwork including care plans and medication documentation.
• Ensure that care quality standards are constantly achieved

You must hold a current registration with the NMC and have a relevant nursing qualification.