We are currently looking for a Deputy Manager for a 27 bedded elderly residential home for our client based in Felixstowe. This position is ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager or Senior Carer with experience of leading a staff team.

This company prides themselves on creating a positive and supportive working environment. You will be given all the assistance you need to excel within the position. If you want to join a company that truly cares about their staff and their well-being this is the role for you.

The Role:

Your role as the Deputy Manager will include and not be limited to:

• Work 40 hours per week across a shift pattern including one weekend a month
• Risk assessments
• Conduct staff reviews, staff meetings and mentoring of staff and giving them the tools that they need to enable them to deliver the best service
• Follow and enforce policies and procedures approved the Registered Manager to ensure effective and efficient operations of the services and activities.
• Ensuring all records are properly maintained in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Ensuring that the clients are receiving highest quality of support is at the forefront of all that you do.

• Ideally have had 1 year of Deputy Manager experience or at a Senior Carer level
• Have experience of managing a staff team
• Have true empathy for the people under your care
• Have excellent knowledge of CQC requirements in order to best support the Registered Manager
• Hold strong management skills and a real passion for ensuring the best quality of care is being delivering within the services under your lead.