Deputy Care Home Manager

Deputy Care Home Manager

Join Abbeyfield as Deputy Care Home Manager to lead care at Hill House, a 30‑room residential and dementia‑friendly home in Devon.

Monday‑Friday 09:00‑17:00.

£17.50‑£18.60.

• Competitive pay benchmarked annually.
• Generous paid leave, including bank/public holidays.
• Comprehensive induction.
• Free onsite parking.
• Life Assurance.
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Company pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Shop and save vouchers.
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back.
• Access to extra pay instantly via Dayforce Wallet.
• Opportunity to apply for a Blue Light Card offering discounts in shops and restaurants.

• Recruit, induct, support and performance manage staff.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional and hydration needs.
• Provide staff training.
• Deliver hands‑on care when required.
• Create, manage and amend risk assessments at strategic and operational levels.
• Communicate regularly with the Manager on events that occurred in their absence.
• Ensure key information is effectively communicated within the staff group and to the client as required.
• Act as a role model for all staff, demonstrating professionalism, good manners and customer service at all times.
• Report to management on any items that need repair or maintenance and ensure follow‑up.
• Supervise staff and conduct appraisals.

You will need a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years experience in a senior‑level management role within a registered care service. Other key attributes are:

• Strong working knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2009, CQC Registration Regulations 2009 and Care Act 2014/2015.
• Ability to undertake day‑to‑day running of the home under the direction of the General Manager.
• Passionate about delivering high quality care for older people.
• Good with information technology; you’ll need to use IT systems, e‑mail and text.
• Strong influencing and professional relationship building skills; ability to facilitate meetings or support groups.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, able to get the best out of teams.
• Experience in managing staffing budgets.

Please click the link now to upload your CV and covering letter and be considered for interview.