Job Description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.
We are now looking for a dedicated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the team at Abbeyfield, Winnersh.

Role: Deputy Care Home Manager.
Location: Woodward Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5NW.
Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-16.30
Pay: £42,000 per annum.
Contract: 40 hours per week, with a 30 minute unpaid break per day.

The Role of Deputy Care Home Manager:
• Monitoring the resident’s nutritional and hydration needs
• Staff training
• Delivering hands-on care when required
• Create, manage and amend risk assessments, both at a strategic and operational level and to ensure that staff are following procedures
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Manager on events that occurred in their absence and stepping in to cover them where needed
• Ensure that key information is effectively communicated both within the own staff group and the client as required
• Act as a role model for all staff, demonstrating and ensuring professionalism, good manners, and customer service at all times
• Report to management on any items that need repair or maintenance and ensure these are followed up
• Staff supervision and appraisals.

Skills & Experience:
• You'll need a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role at management or senior level within a registered service.
• Strong working knowledge of the Heath and Social Care Act 2009 (regulated activities), CQC Registration Regulations 2009, Care Act 2014/2015.
• Ability to undertake day to day running of the home under the direction of the General Manager.
• Passionate about delivering high quality care for older people.
• Good with information technology; you’ll need to use IT systems, e mail and text.
• Strong influencing and professional relationship building skills; ability to facilitate meetings or support groups.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, able to get the best out of teams.
• Experience in managing staffing budgets.

Staff benefits:
• £42,000 per annum, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Free onsite parking
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Opportunity to apply for a 'Blue Light Card' offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants etc.

You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.