Deputy Care Home Manager - (Nurse)

Deputy Care Home Manager - (Nurse)

Winnersh RG41, UK Req #317 30 June 2024

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

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

The Home

Abbeyfield Winnersh is a dementia-friendly residential care home situated in the village of Winnersh, Wokingham 

Role : Clinical Deputy Care Manager
Location : Winnersh Care Home, Woodward Cl, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5NW 
Hours : Hours a week

The Role of Deputy Care Home Manager - Nurse

As the Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager of an Abbeyfield care home, you'll support with the delivery of quality care for our residents.

Working alongside the Registered Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards, to motivating and developing your team.

That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and meeting CQC requirements.

You will need to help manage risks within the home, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies, so that a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors is maintained. 

Preparation, implementation and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication. 

You'll supervise, support coach and develop other team members, and liaise with people involved in resident's care, as well as with the residents themselves. Put simply, you'll ensure residents' needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide. 

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays

Comprehensive induction

Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme

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

Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

To join us a Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager, you’ll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration.

Experience working at a supervisory team leadership level in a similar (ideally elderly care) person centred care and support role, within a registered care setting.

Knowledge of and ability to apply the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010, the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 and the Care Act 2014/15.

Experience of managing teams; manage staff performance, apply formal disciplinary processes, and develop and retain talent. Assist in the interview recruitment process, in conjunction with the home manager and be responsible for mentoring new staff.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

Other details

Job Family Care, Activities & Care Compliance

Job Function 1. Operations

Pay Type Salary

Winnersh RG41, UK

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