Deputy Manager
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
45000 - 50000
Purpose of the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all nursing, care staff and domestic staff contribute to the
efficient operation of the home to the best of their abilities. You will be a member of a strong management team that will
safeguard the well-being and safety of residents while also assist in managing the facility's daily operations. You will
collaborate closely with the Manager to ensure that quality standards are met, rules are followed, and a supportive
atmosphere is provided for both residents and staff. We will be carrying out supervisions as part of your job role.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist the Care Home Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the facility.
• Provide leadership and direction to care home staff, including care assistants, nurses, and support workers.
• Step in for the Manager in their absence and take on delegated responsibilities.
• Ensure that high-quality care and support are provided to residents in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Monitor the well-being of residents, assess their needs, and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Promote a person-centred approach to care, respecting residents' choices and preferences.
• Supervise, train, and mentor care home staff to ensure they are competent and adhere to best practices.
• Conduct performance appraisals, identify training needs, and assist in staff development.
• Responsible for reporting to the safeguard team incidents or concerns related to safeguarding adults.
• Act as a point of contact for staff, residents, and external parties regarding safeguarding matters especially in absent of Home Manager as a nominated lead safeguard person.
• Must have ability to identify abuse and report to the safeguard adult followed by the company policies and LA policies.
• Ensure that the care home complies with all relevant regulations, including health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, their families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Ensure staff are trained in emergency procedures and that equipment is maintained.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to resident care, staff training, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a positive and respectful work environment.
• Oversee the safe administration and management of medications for residents as per prescribed protocols.
• Stay updated on developments in the field of healthcare and attend relevant training programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in social activities and maintain a sense of community within the care home.
Skills and Experience
Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
• The ability to engage with the service users to understand their needs in order to provide excellent services of care.
•Ability to identify referral pathway for safeguarding adult/abuse.
•Good working knowledge of CQC standards.
•The 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.
If you are interested in applying for this job opportunity as Deputy Manager please contact Ross at Purosearch on 02079527641 or email a copy of your CV to r.purbrick@purosearch.com