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Job Role: Deputy Care Home Manager (Residential)

Location: Winchester

Salary: £31,000

Healthcare Partnerships are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager for a small residential care home based in Winchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with senior-level experience in a care setting who is ready to take on a leadership role, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities;

Support the Home Manager in running the care home and take charge in their absence.

Manage staffing levels, rotas, and shift cover to ensure adequate care delivery.

Conduct pre-admission assessments and oversee resident care plans and reviews.

Monitor care quality, ensuring best practices and positive management of challenging behaviours.

Investigate complaints and incidents, implementing improvements as necessary.

Lead team meetings, recruit and induct new staff, and manage colleague development and wellbeing.

Handle financial administration, including petty cash, banking, and resident allowances.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies, maintaining accurate HR and payroll records.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience working at a senior level within a care home.

Strong knowledge of community services and best practices in elderly care.

Ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team, using initiative and working effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to network at all levels.

Competent IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

A proactive attitude, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of care and continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic care environment, making a real difference in the lives of older adults. If you are a passionate and driven individual with the experience and skills required to lead a care team, we encourage you to apply