Deputy Manager

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our care home team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the overall management of the facility, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained for our residents. This position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those in our care, particularly in assisted living and dementia care settings. Registered on the Social Care Wales Manager/Deputy Manager register.

We have innovative digital systems to support you in all aspects of running your home, so you can spend less time doing paperwork and more time with your team and the people you support.

Ideally completed Level 5 Health and Social Care or currently undoing training towards Level 5

Registered on the Social Care Wales Manager/Deputy Manager register

Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a healthcare environment is preferred.

Proven experience in senior care settings such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the RI and Manager in overseeing daily operations within the care home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Assist the Care Manager with Pre-admission assessments.
• Supervise and support staff, fostering a positive working environment and encouraging professional development.
• Coordinate resident care plans, ensuring that individual needs are met with dignity and respect.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and external stakeholders to promote a collaborative approach to care.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and performance management of staff members.
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to throughout the facility.
• Act as a point of contact for staff and residents in the absence of the Manager.
• Liaising with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Assist the RI with the 6 monthly Quality Assurance reporting.
• Coordinating employee 3 monthly supervisions and training.
• Assist the facilities manager with disciplinary investigations/hearings in liaison with HR.
• Liaising with discharge co-ordinators and social workers, ensuring that vacancies are filled as soon as possible.
• Coordinate hospital appointments
• Attending Local Authority provider meetings
• Attending management meetings.
• Supporting the health and safety officer.

Skills

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a care home or similar setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of assisted living, senior care, dementia care, and nursing home operations.
• Excellent supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Compassionate approach to resident care with a focus on enhancing quality of life.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple tasks.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with various stakeholders.
• A background as a nurse or relevant qualifications in health and social care would be advantageous.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care and support.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

Free training and development.

Access to wellbeing and support tools

And so much more

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, Gwyddfor is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bodedern LL65: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Ability to drive own vehicle.

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Deputy Manager: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Bodedern LL65 (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.50-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person