Deputy Manager – Residential Care Home, Swansea
An exciting opportunity to join a small team of dedicated care professionals running a wonderful resident care home in Swansea.
Join an expanding group (currently 4 homes) catering for up to 30 residents in a modern but homely environment. We keep our homes this size because it allows our team to truly get to know and spend quality time with each resident, ensuring they feel cared for, comfortable, and relaxed.
We have an excellent reputation locally and we are proud of the high standards of care we provide. Our strong presence on social media reflects the positive and supportive culture within our homes, showcasing the meaningful work we do and the difference we make every day to the lives of our residents and their families.
Our employees are very important to us, and we are committed to offering a safe, supportive, and positive working environment. We believe in empowering our staff and celebrating their success.
This role is for an exceptional individual who has experience in a Care Home or similar environment and who believes passionately in providing excellent care to the elderly. As Deputy Manager, you will not only bring a proven track record in management, but also the skills, motivation, and commitment to help lead our team and uphold the highest standards of care.
Key Skills & Attributes of a Great Deputy Manager
· Strong leadership, with the ability to inspire and support staff at all levels.
· Empathy and compassion, with a resident-focused approach to care.
· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Confidence in handling compliance, regulatory paperwork, and audits.
· Business awareness and commercial understanding of running a care home.
· Strong IT skills, ideally with experience using care planning software.
· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with staff, residents, families, and regulators.
· A flexible and proactive approach to working hours, ensuring the needs of residents and the business are met.
Salary & Benefits
· Competitive salary up to £17.30 per hour* for 36 hours.
· Attractive discretionary bonus scheme of up to £150 per month after successful probation.
· Ongoing career development, training, and opportunities for progression.
· Flexible working options.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.30 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Swansea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* In 1-2 sentences, please describe how your previous experience is relevant to this role? Why are you a good fit for this job?
Experience:
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
* care: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ level 3 (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person