Deputy Care Home Manager. Fleetwood Hall Care Home
* 37.5 hours per week
* £29,944 per annum
* Shift patterns Monday-Friday 8am – 4:15pm with occasional on-call responsibilities
Join us at Fleetwood Hall Care Home, Sandstone Care Group’s beautiful, modern residential home in Fleetwood, Lancashire.
Fleetwood Hall Care Home is a modern, well-established 62-bed residential care facility operated by Sandstone Care Group. Located near the scenic Lancashire coastline, our home offers a warm, welcoming environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on delivering outstanding person-centred care. We use the latest care planning technology and foster a culture of respect, dignity, and individuality, supporting our residents in enjoying rich and fulfilling lives.
We are seeking a motivated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the leadership and daily operations of Fleetwood Hall. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining high standards of care and helping to lead a dedicated and professional care team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care
* Lead by example to promote a culture of dignity, respect, and compassion
* Supervise, coach, and mentor care staff, ensuring effective teamwork and professional development
* Assist with staff recruitment, induction, rota planning, and performance management
* Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and medication administration to ensure safety and compliance
* Conduct internal audits and support the home in meeting CQC standards and other regulatory requirements
* Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
* Respond to emergencies and participate in the on-call rota when required
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
* Free Meals*. Free DBS.
* Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
* Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
* Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
* Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
* Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
* Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
* In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
* Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
What We’re Looking For:
* A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)
* Previous supervisory or deputy management experience in a care home setting
* Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and care planning
* Proven ability to lead and support care teams, including performance management and training
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a person-centred and professional approach
* A proactive, flexible attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards of care and compliance
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.