Details:
- Salary: £31,833 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Surrey
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager to join an employee-owned residential care home near Redhill, Surrey.
This is a fantastic chance for an experienced care professional to step into a key leadership role within a boutique, supportive 17-bed home where person-centred care truly comes first.
You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure high-quality care delivery, oversee daily operations, support staff development, and maintain compliance, while also confidently being able to run the home effectively in the absence of the Registered Manager, including acting as Duty Manager.
Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Manager
Support the Registered Manager in the overall running of the home, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care delivery at all times.
Take direct responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of regulated care activities, ensuring residents receive personalised care aligned with their needs, wishes, risk assessments and care plans.
Oversee key care systems including rotas, induction, training, competencies, supervisions and appraisals.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date completion of care planning documentation, including risk assessments, care plans, PEEPs, consents and Mental Capacity Assessments.
Support safe medication management processes in line with policies and regulations.
Monitor and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control throughout the service.
Carry out regular audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Act as Duty Manager and effectively run the home in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Promote a positive, person-centred culture focused on dignity, independence and wellbeing.
Support staff development through supervision, training and competency assessments.
Requirements:
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (willingness to work towards Level 4 & 5).
Previous Experience working within Elderly or Dementia care within the last 5 years
Full UK Driving Licence.
Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing setting.
Strong leadership and organisational skills.
Good understanding of care planning, risk assessments and medication management.
Knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding requirements.
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the service when required.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Generous bonus scheme
Employee owned organisationIf you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Emma Heath at Domus Recruitment.
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