Care Home Deputy Manager

NHS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

The Care Home Deputy Manager role at Barchester Healthcare is a critical position that supports the delivery of high-quality care in a residential setting. The Deputy Manager works closely with the General Manager, taking on leadership responsibilities in their absence, and is responsible for ensuring care standards, motivating the team, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Main duties of the job

As the Care Home Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the General Manager in all aspects of running the care home. This includes leading by example, monitoring standards through audits and supervised clinical practice, and developing and implementing strategies to achieve your goals. You will need to have experience in managing residents with different health needs, a track record of handling safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments, and some HR, sales, and marketing knowledge. Strong communication, compassion, and a determination to deliver quality care are essential.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment for its employees, offering a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As Care Home Deputy Manager of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager you'll need experience in helping residents with different health needs and a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing and an understanding of budget management. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be considered for this role, you will need experience in a care home setting, a strong understanding of safeguarding and clinical risk assessments, and some HR, sales, and marketing knowledge. You should also be a compassionate and resilient individual with a dedication to delivering quality care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.