A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Care Home Manager to work in an exceptional care home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers.
This is a modern, luxury, well‑equipped care home providing the highest standards of care and support in a very homely and comfortable environment.
To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Care Home Manager in daily operations and assume delegated duties in their absence.
* Lead and supervise care staff, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred care aligned with residents’ care plans.
* Monitor residents’ well‑being, adjust care plans, and manage medication.
* Oversee staff performance, training, and development, conducting appraisals and mentoring.
* Act as safeguarding lead in the Manager’s absence, reporting concerns and ensuring compliance with policies.
* Ensure adherence to health, safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
* Maintain communication with residents, families, and external professionals.
* Promote a positive work environment and encourage resident social engagement.
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
* The ability to engage with service users to understand their needs in order to provide excellent services of care.
* Ability to identify referral pathways for safeguarding adults/abuse.
* Good working knowledge of CQC standards.
* Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with external care professionals, families, visitors and staffing team.
* Ability to promote ownership of care programs by fully involving service users and their families in developing, agreeing and evaluating care programs within the home.
Salary and Benefits
Salary of £14.50 per hour (£30,160 per annum). Permanent full‑time role of 40 hours a week from 9 am to 5 pm.
* Comprehensive induction and training programme.
* Career development and progression.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Blue Light Card Scheme.
* Annual Leave + much more!!
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