Description
We are seeking a compassionate Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in leading our dedicated team at Lily Close in Rainham, Essex. The successful candidate will help ensure our home remains a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for residents and families while guiding and supporting colleagues to deliver the highest standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Home Manager to make sure our home runs smoothly and always meets regulatory standards (CQC/RQIA).
- Leading, guiding, and inspiring the senior care team to provide outstanding, person-centred support.
- Building strong relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Holding regular staff meetings, keeping communication open and positive.
- Helping new staff settle in with thorough inductions, ongoing training, and plenty of encouragement.
- Overseeing risk assessments and safety checks to make sure our home is safe and compliant.
- Playing a key role in quality checks and audits, always looking for ways we can improve.
- Working alongside regional managers to develop and introduce new ideas and services.
- Ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their very best.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager, with readiness to take the next career step.
- A natural leader who is approachable, supportive, and skilled at bringing out the best in others.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care, with a strong understanding of its importance to residents and their families.
- Organised, proactive, and confident in managing the operational side of care, including risk assessments, audits, and compliance.
- Most importantly, you care deeply about people , both the residents we support and the colleagues you’ll be working alongside.
Benefits:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)