Deputy Manager

Job Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? Join the Agincare family as a care home Deputy Manager at Care Home in Bexhill-on-Sea St Peter's Park Retirement Village.

Benefits

• Up to £55,000 per annum
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1,000
• Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Company pension scheme
• Blue Light care discount package

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the care team to ensure safe, supportive, and person centred care for residents.
• Induct new team members and supervise existing staff.
• Conduct care audits, trigger reviews and ensure good practice.
• Liaise with families, care professionals, social workers and residents to provide holistic care.
• Monitor, report and investigate risks or safeguarding concerns, implementing mitigation procedures.
• Maintain accurate administrative records: daily care notes, medication charts and meeting minutes.
• Support the Registered Manager in day to day operations and assume full responsibility in their absence.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants (and Registered Nurses if clinical).
• QCF Level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks.
• Available to work 42 hours per week, including weekends.
• Visa sponsorship not available.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Agincare is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We support care leavers and the armed forces community.