Deputy Home Manager

Woodbridge, up to £52,500 per annum

Deputy Manager | Deputy Matron | Deputy Home Manager

Care Home | Elderly Care | Dementia Care | Residential Care

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A permanent Deputy Home Manager post has become available in a nursing home in Woodbridge that specialises in elderly care.

1. Up to £52,500 annum
2. Must have previous experience in a Deputy role
3. Medium-sized care home
4. Nursing, dementia and residential care
5. Immediate interviews
6. Job reference JO19419

The successful Deputy Manager candidate will be required to assist the Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of care to the home's frail elderly residents, some of whom may suffer with dementia. You will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of carers and helping to ensure the smooth running of this reputable care home. Good communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding care are therefore essential.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Must be a qualified nurse - RGN or RMN - with valid NMC PIN
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Previous experience in a Deputy Manager role essential
4. Previous experience in a care home setting
5. Passion for elderly / dementia care

JOB REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPUTY MANAGER:

1. Work autonomously and independently whilst building strong relationships with the management and care staff throughout the organisation
2. Maintain and assess the home's high quality care
3. Organising and motivating the carers to ensure excellent standards of care are delivered
4. Assist in inductions and orientations of new care staff
5. Help to uphold the home's reputation as a recognised centre of excellence
6. Liaising with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team
7. Administrative duties

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