Care Home Deputy Manager

Job Title:

Deputy Home Manager

Agency:
Orders of St John Care Trust, Princes Risborough, England

Location:

United Kingdom

Salary/Rate: £35,666 per year

Icknield Court care facility is ideally situated close to the town core of Princes Risborough and is easily reached from High Wycombe. The facility offers a comfortable, modern living environment with 90 individual rooms spread across six independent wings. Residents have ample facilities and outdoor areas for social activities, and they can bring personal belongings to create a cosy feel in their rooms.

As Deputy Home Manager you will work alongside the Home Manager to oversee the care home. Your key responsibilities include:

• Planning rota schedules and managing staff recruitment.
• Introducing new staff and providing necessary training.
• Ensuring residents’ needs are recognised, assessed and met where feasible.
• Monitoring and managing employee performance to maintain high standards.
• Resolving issues through proper channels and supporting smooth operations.

• Level 4 or 5 in health and social care, or equivalent.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Previous management experience in an elderly care setting.
• Marketing and finance skills to assist with occupancy and cost management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• A commitment to promoting and improving the highest standards of care.

• 30 days’ leave each year (plus Bank Holidays).
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Free uniform.
• Free DBS (National DBS check).
• Payment of Tier 2 visa application costs for eligible applicants.
• Employee Assistance Programme access.
• Blue Light Card and rewards scheme providing discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants, and more.

The Trust, a longstanding not‑for‑profit provider, reinvests every penny back into residents, colleagues and care homes. Employees enjoy a supportive, engaging and fulfilling workplace with training and development opportunities. Residents are kept safe with PPE and daily testing.