Deputy Manager – Care Home Dementia Services

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Chorley - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 8 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a Deputy Manager or senior-level role within a care home setting preferably with exposure to dementia care.
  • Strong knowledge of CQC standards safeguarding practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Hands-on experience in rota management and leading care teams effectively.
  • In-depth understanding of care planning risk assessments and person-centred care delivery.
  • Excellent leadership organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and manage complex situations with confidence.
  • Level 3 qualification (or above) in Health & Social Care; Level 5 is desirable or a willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the day-to-day operational management of the care home ensuring full compliance with CQC regulations safeguarding frameworks and health & safety standards.
  • Lead motivate and manage care teams to deliver consistently high-quality person-centred care for individuals living with dementia.
  • Oversee rota management and workforce planning to ensure optimal staffing levels appropriate skill mix and efficient resource utilisation.
  • Supervise mentor and develop team members through structured supervisions appraisals and performance management processes.
  • Ensure the effective development implementation and regular review of care plans risk assessments and support plans in line with best practices and individual needs.
  • Take a proactive lead in safeguarding incident reporting and investigations ensuring timely escalation and strict adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing and maintaining robust quality assurance and audit processes.
  • Build strong working relationships with families local authorities commissioners and healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
  • Support financial management activities including budgeting cost control and contributing to occupancy and service growth.
  • Participate in the on-call rota providing leadership support outside standard working hours and effectively managing emergencies complaints and feedback.
Requirements: Proven experience in a Deputy Manager or senior-level role within a care home setting preferably with exposure to dementia care.Strong knowledge of CQC standards safeguarding practices and regulatory compliance.Hands-on experience in rota management and leading care teams effectively.I...
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