Deputy Care Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager to join a reputable care provider specialising in elderly and dementia residential care delivering high-quality support and fostering a safe, compassionate environment for its residents.As a Deputy Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the home, leading the care team and ensuring a high standard of care for residents. This full-time role offers a salary range of £32,500 - £34,000 and benefits.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor care staff, ensuring they provide excellent care to residents.Ensure personalised care for elderly and dementia residents, managing care plans and medication.Conduct safety checks, manage risks, and ensure residents'' safety and wellbeing.Ensure the service meets all regulatory standards, including health, safety, and care quality.Assist in recruitment procedures (interviewing) and mentor new care staff.Manage the medication process to ensure correct administration, recording, and return of medicines.Review and monitor the quality of care and drive improvements.Complete safety checks (e.g. fire safety, legionella, nurse call system).Ensure service users nutritional needs are assessed and recorded.Update care plans to reflect changes in service users needs.What We Are Looking ForPreviously worked as a, Deputy Manager, Home Manager, Care Manager, care Home Manager, Assistant Home Manager, Assistant Care Manager, Deputy Care Manager, Deputy Home Manager or in a similar roleProven ..... full job details .....