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An outstanding job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Home Deputy Manager (Nursing) in Lowestoft, Suffolk

Pay £55,000 depending on experience

Permanent full time role

About the role
As our Deputy Manager, you will assist in managing operations within the home in order to reach or exceed goals while assuring the provision of high-quality care. You will be in charge of overseeing the care staff and will be expected to assume full management in the event that the Home Manager is not present.
 
Through direct instruction and by setting a good example, you will assist in training and supervising care staff in all facets of their work. You will help the Home Manager with pre-admission assessments of residents, ensure that each resident's care plan and daily records are kept up to date, and foster effective communication with the residents' families and other organisations.
 
Reports to: Home Manager
 
Skills and attributes

Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
The ability to engage with the service users to understand their needs in order to provide excellent services of care.
Ability to identify referral pathway for safeguarding adult/abuse.
Good working knowledge of CQC standards.
The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with external care professionals, families, visitors and staffing team.
Ability to promote ownership of care programs by fully involving service users and their families in developing, agreeing and evaluating care programs within the home. 
Education and qualification
NMC registered nurse with relevant experience - essential
 
Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. The client will reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
The client will pay for your full DBS disclosure
Annual NMC PIN renewal paid 
We do not currently offer any sponsorship opportunities for this role, if you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work
 
For more information, please call Emma at LKA Recruitment, telephone (phone number removed) option 3