Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Home Manager to help lead one of our beautiful homes, Amber Lodge and ensure we continue delivering the highest standards of person-centred support.
Location: 394 – 396 London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0BQ
Amber Lodge is a 13-bed residential home set across 2 beautiful Victorian buildings for people with a range of learning disabilities, we support clients with their daily living skills encouraging them to live as independently as possible, also assisting them to attend day services, health appointments and to keep in touch with families.
Pay: £29,400 per annum
We're looking for a Deputy Home Manager who brings both professional credibility and a hands-on, values-driven approach to leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in care settings, a strong grasp of compliance and quality standards, and the confidence to support, develop and motivate teams. You'll work closely with the Care Home Manager to maintain a culture of safety, respect, and person-centred care, ensuring positive outcomes for every individual we support.
Responsible to: Home Manager
Responsibilities (but not limited to)
* Ensuring all current and newly referred individuals are properly assessed and that high quality, person-centred support is provided for all supported individual
* Assist and take the lead on safer recruitment within the service in line with Regulation 19.
* To be knowledgeable regarding health and safety at work including environmental health.
* To be available to stand in for the manager, when the manager is unavailable for any reason.
* To respond to the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the service user.
* To attend and contribute to staff meetings, service user meetings, family meetings and professional meetings
* To give any medication as prescribed, with proper monitoring of the drug, dose, time, route and person to whom it is given. To ensure the medication is properly taken, and to monitor for any normal, positive or negative effects of that drug.
* To take service users on minibus outings as per their care programme.
Benefits
* Competitive Annual Leave – increases with length of service up to an extra week
* Flexible working with shifts that suit most people allowing for a great work/life balance
* Opportunity to work overtime at an enhanced rate when required
* Lifestyle savings – From supermarkets and high street shopping, to utility bills and retailers in your local community
* Pension Scheme – auto-enrolment in a pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme -accessible 24/7 for your needs
* 24/7 Access to a GP and face to face counselling
* Access to a discounted Health Cash Plan
* Mental Health Support through Able Futures
* Other comprehensive wellbeing support such as self-help books and wellbeing tools
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Extensive induction and training programme, including support to complete the Care Certificate
* Clear progression support through funded qualifications and apprenticeships
* Partnership with NEFirst credit union to support with financial wellbeing
* Paid DBS
* Plus many other things and more to come
Requirements
* Proven experience in a leadership role within a care home, assisted living, or nursing home setting.
* NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management in Social Care
* Alternatively, 2/3 years' experience in a team leader role with an NVQ Level 3 and working towards a level 5.
* Strong understanding of medication administration protocols and best practice.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively.
* Compassionate approach to resident care
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative when required.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with residents, families, and staff members.
At Milewood, our values aren't just words on a page, they shape everything we do. We value more than just experience, we look for a genuine drive to make a difference. Our values of warmth, respect, accountability, trust, honest, and enterprise guide every decision we make, from how we support individuals to how we lead our teams. If you're the kind of leader who sees the potential in people, brings calm to complexity, and believes that quality care starts with consistency and compassion, then we'd genuinely love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with us.
If you'd like to see the full job description or learn more about the role, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,400.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
Experience:
* deputy manager in a care setting: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management in Social Care. (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person