Hadrian House: Deputy Manager

Prestwick Care; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for our leisure

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee daily operations of the care home, support staff, and ensure high-quality resident care. In the Home Manager’s absence, you will take charge of day-to-day running and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on managing care plans, clinical decisions, and staff induction while maintaining documentation and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Strong care home experience.
• First level nurse qualification.
• Previous management/supervisory experience.
• Team player.
• Satisfactory DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care plans for service users, and assist care staff in their responsibilities.
• Taking responsibility for all clinical decisions.
• Carrying out all nursing interventions in a professional manner and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct for nurses.
• Ensuring all documentation is completed and evaluated as required by the care home in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards set by Prestwick Care and the NMC.
• Ensuring all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Care Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents.
• Interacting with Residents’ to ensure that their health care needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate.
• Ordering, receiving, storing, administering or supporting to self-administer and dispose of medication in accordance with the policy and procedure of Prestwick Care.
• Practicing maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents’ personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents
• Ensuring the Care Home operates in accordance with all statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Implementing and initiating induction training for all Staff Members.
• Being ‘On Call’ for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours.
• Adhering to, and assist with the implementation of all HR policies & procedures.
• Liaising with external professionals e.g, social workers, GPs and other professionals
• Assisting the Home Manager with all aspects of the running of the home.
• In the absence of the Home Manager taking responsibility for the running of the home.

Skills

Strong care home experience

Management/supervisory experience

Team player

DBS check

Education

First level nurse qualification

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Manager
Contract Type: Full-time
Location: Wallsend

Deputy Manager

Prestwick Care are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager. The successful candidate will oversee and maintain the care of Resident’s within the Care Home. In the absence of the Home Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Care Home, and ensure that all Company policies and procedures, and all legal requirements, are adhered to within the defined timescales.

About the Role

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join our team. In this role, you will assist in managing the facility’s daily operations, supports staff, ensures quality care for residents, and helps maintain compliance with regulations.

What We Offer

• Full training package
• Employee Assistance programme
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care plans for service users, and assist care staff in their responsibilities.
• Taking responsibility for all clinical decisions.
• Carrying out all nursing interventions in a professional manner and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct for nurses.
• Ensuring all documentation is completed and evaluated as required by the care home in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards set by Prestwick Care and the NMC.
• Ensuring all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Care Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents.
• Interacting with Residents’ to ensure that their health care needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate.
• Ordering, receiving, storing, administering or supporting to self-administer and dispose of medication in accordance with the policy and procedure of Prestwick Care.
• Practicing maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents’ personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents
• Ensuring the Care Home operates in accordance with all statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Implementing and initiating induction training for all Staff Members.
• Being ‘On Call’ for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours.
• Adhering to, and assist with the implementation of all HR policies & procedures.
• Liaising with external professionals e.g, social workers, GPs and other professionals
• Assisting the Home Manager with all aspects of the running of the home.
• In the absence of the Home Manager taking responsibility for the running of the home.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong care home experience
• First level nurse qualification
• Previous management/supervisory experience
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS Check

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person