Deputy Home Manager

Ipswich, £50,000 per annum

Deputy Manager | Deputy Matron | Clinical Deputy Home Manager

Nursing Home | Elderly Care | Residential Care

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A permanent Deputy Home Manager post has become available in a care home home in Ipswich that specialises in elderly care.

• £50,000 annum
• Must have previous experience in a Deputy Manager role
• 40 hours per week
• Medium sized home
• Nursing and residential care to the elderly
• Immediate interviews

The successful Deputy Manager candidate will be required to assist the Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care to the homes frail elderly residents, some of who may suffer with dementia.

You will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of nurses and carers and helping to ensure the smooth running of this reputable nursing home. Good communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding care are therefore essential.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills

• Must hold valid NMC PIN

• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager role essential

• Ideally hold NVQ4 or equivalent

• Passion for elderly / dementia care

JOB

REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPUTY MANAGER

• Work autonomously and independently whilst building strong relationships with the management and care staff throughout the organisation

• Maintain and assess the home’s high quality care

• Organising and motivating the carers to ensure excellent standards of care are delivered

• Assist in inductions and orientations of new care staff

• Help to uphold the home’s reputation as a recognised centre of excellence

• Liaising with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team

• Administrative duties

Deputy Matron / Assistant Manager / Unit Lead / Team Leader / Deputy Home Manager

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