Deputy Care Home Manager. £17.70 per hour. We have a great opportunity for a Deputy Care Home Manager looking for their next challenge to work closely with the Home Manager and well-established team at our Fitzwilliam Care Home in Cottenham, Cambridge. Fitzwilliam Care Home has 40 bedrooms and provides exceptional residential, residential dementia, and end of life care. You will make a difference every day by engaging in meaningful activities with people living in the care homes as well as promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect always. Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: Salary - £17.70 per hour 45 hours a week, Monday - Sunday (alternate weekends) You will be required to be on-call alternate weeks About the role: As Deputy Care Home Manager, you will provide team leadership to ensure that exceptional standards of care are delivered to meet the support needs for each individual living in our home. Responsible for coordinating and coaching the care and ancillary teams to ensure that quality standards are continually improved and outcomes are recorded and measured effectively. Ensure that your team has the training and is well supported to perform their roles safely, as this will assist them to provide the best care. Responsible for organising the rota for the care and ancillary teams. Performance management - supervisions and appraisals of teams. It goes without saying that you will need to be passionate about providing high quality care, ensuring the lives of people living in the care homes are continually enriched. What we are looking for from you: Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social care or equivalent Experience within a nursing/care home setting for older people as a Senior Carer or Team Leader In-depth knowledge of CQC Regulations and legislation Strong communication and leadership skills. Excellent organisation and planning skills. What we offer in return for your hard work: 5.6 weeks including bank holidays DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare* Contributory Pension Scheme Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme Annual Salary Review Comprehensive Induction Program Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for every person you refer* Team Appreciation Days Long service awards *Terms & Conditions apply If this sounds like the role for you, please apply online today.