Full job descriptionLocation: Medhurst Care Home, NP11 7AF
Salary: £16.22 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Deputy Care Home Manager to join our team at Medhurst Care Home.
Working closely with the Care Home Manager, you will play a key role in leading the care team and ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred care in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.
Previous experience working in a care home is essential.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the Care Home Manager with the day-to-day running and overall management of the Home.
*Provide strong clinical and care leadership, supervising staff and promoting high standards of care.
*Lead on resident assessments, care planning and ongoing reviews, ensuring individual needs are met.
*Promote residents’ dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
*Supervise, support and mentor care staff, including involvement in induction, training and performance management.
*Organise staff rotas, allocate duties and ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
*Maintain accurate care records and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
*Oversee medication management, safeguarding, health and safety and quality assurance processes.
*Work collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
*Deputise for the Care Home Manager during their absence, taking responsibility for the effective running of the Home.
Working Pattern
This is a 37-hour-per-week position, working between Monday and Sunday. The usual pattern includes:
*Two administrative days (9am–5pm).
*Two clinical days supervising shifts alongside the care team (7:15am–7:30pm).
*Weekend clinical shifts on a rota basis, currently every third weekend.
When deputising for the Care Home Manager, the 37 hours will be worked over five office-based days.
What We Offer
After successfully completing a six-month probationary period, you will have access to a healthcare cashback scheme offering financial support towards medical, optical and dental expenses.
Additional benefits include:
*24/7 counselling support line.
*Shopping discounts.
*Health and wellbeing programme.
*On-site parking.
*Employee referral programme.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
If you are an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent resident care, we would love to hear from you.