Deputy Home Manager

Orchid Healthcare

Princes Riseborough, £35,500 per annum

Deputy Manager | Team Leader | Deputy Home Manager

Care Home | Elderly Care | Dementia Care


JOB DESCRIPTION: 
A permanent Deputy Manager post has become available in a large care home in Princes Riseborough that specialises in elderly care.

  • £35,500 per annum
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday-Friday with occasional weekend cover
  • Residential and dementia care to the elderly
  • Immediate interviews

The successful Deputy Home 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 who 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 large home. Good communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding care are therefore essential. 
 

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• You must hold NVQ3 or higher
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Passion for elderly / dementia care


JOB REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPUTY MANAGER:

• Work autonomously and independently whilst building strong relationships with the management and care staff throughout the organisation
• Maintain and assess the home’s high quality care 

• Organising and motivating a team of care staff to ensure excellent standards of care are delivered
• Assist in inductions and orientations of new care staff

• Help to uphold the home’s reputation as a recognised centre of excellence
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Administrative duties


Assistant Home Manager / Deputy Manager / Deputy Home Manager / Team Leader / Head of Care / Deputy Care Manager
 

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