Full job descriptionDeputy Manager – Residential Care Home
Location: Chorley
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time
Service: Residential Care Home
Qualification: Level 5 in Health & Social Care essential/or Equivalent
Make a Difference. Lead with Confidence. Develop a Successful Home.
P4 Recruitment are working in partnership with an established of a Residential care home to recruit an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident care professional who is looking for their next step and wants to play a key role in the continued development of a well-established service.
The home has been operating successfully for many of years providing residential care and support to individuals within the local community. The service works closely with Local Authorities and hospitals, supporting people with a range of care and support needs.
The home is led by an experienced Registered Manager, having progressed through the organisation and worked her way up into the Registered Manager position. You will therefore be joining a stable and experienced leadership team with a strong understanding of the service and its residents.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred care.
You will be expected to be a visible and confident leader within the service, supporting staff, maintaining high standards and helping to drive positive improvements.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Supporting the Registered Manager with the operational management of the home.
*Providing strong leadership and direction to the care team.
*Supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred residential care.
*Completing and contributing to care assessments and reviews.
*Working closely with Local Authorities, hospitals and other external professionals.
*Supporting care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding processes.
*Ensuring the service remains compliant with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
*Supporting staff development, supervision and performance management.
*Identifying areas for improvement and helping implement positive change.
*Building strong relationships with residents, families, professionals and colleagues.
*Acting as a senior point of contact and providing leadership in the Registered Manager’s absence.
About You
We are looking for an experienced care professional who is ready to take the next step in their career or an established Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge.
You will ideally have:
*Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care / or Equivalent
*Previous experience working within residential care or a similar social care environment.
*Strong experience undertaking assessments, care planning and reviews.
*Experience working alongside Local Authorities, hospitals and other professionals.
*Strong knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and quality standards.
*Excellent leadership and communication skills.
*The confidence to challenge appropriately and make decisions.
*A proactive approach to improving services and outcomes.
*The ability to motivate and develop a team.
*A genuine commitment to providing high-quality care.
*Ideally, you will be local to the service.
What We’re Looking For
This isn’t simply a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo.
We are looking for someone who is strong, confident and passionate about making positive changes. Someone who can work alongside an experienced Registered Manager, bring their own ideas and help continue developing an already established and successful service.
If you are an experienced care professional with the leadership skills, knowledge and ambition to progress, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s on Offer?
*£35,000 – £45,000 salary, depending on experience.
*Opportunity to join a well-established organisation
*Work alongside an experienced Registered Manager
*Stable and established residential care environment.
*Opportunity to make a genuine impact and implement positive change.
*Excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development.
*A role where your experience and leadership will be valued.