Job Summary
Come and join the Agincare family as a care home Deputy Manager. This role involves leading the care team, ensuring safe, supportive and person‑centred care for residents, and supporting the Registered Manager.
Location
Care Home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
Benefits
* Up to £35,000 per annum
* Refer a friend scheme up to £1000
* Outstanding career development
* Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
* Blue Light care discount package
* Company pension scheme
Requirements
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
* Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants (and Registered Nurses if clinical)
* QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
* Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks
* Must be available to work 42 hours per week
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
As Deputy Manager you will be responsible for leading the care team to ensure that the care delivered to our residents is safe, supportive and person‑centred.
You will ensure that these needs are regularly reviewed to meet current requirements, maintain hygiene and cleanliness and ensure equipment is safe and well‑maintained.
Support the Registered Manager in day‑to‑day running of the home, assuming full capacity in their absence.
Typical Day
* Induction of new team members and supervision/support for existing team members
* Completion of care audits to ensure good practice and trigger reviews as needs change. Care plans are person‑centred, focusing on dignity and individuality.
* Liaison with family members, care professionals, social workers, and residents to ensure holistic and transparent care provision.
* Monitor, report and investigate risks and events of safeguarding concern or harm and ensure processes mitigate and/or avoid these risks.
* Ensuring administrative records such as daily care notes, medication charts and meeting notes are up to date.
Equality and Diversity
Agincare is a equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Subject to terms and conditions.
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