Deputy Home Manager Faith House
Faith House is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Home Manager to join its senior management team and support the running of a 35-bed Nursing Home and 32-bed Residential Home, caring for approximately 67 residents and 120 staff.
Working closely with the Home Manager, the Deputy will help oversee the day-to-day operation of both homes, deputise when required, and provide leadership to staff and Heads of Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Home Manager with overall service management and deputise when required.
- Lead and support staff, Heads of Department and management teams.
- Act as a senior contact for residents, families and external professionals.
- Conduct pre-admission assessments and support admissions.
- Manage safeguarding, accidents, incidents and required follow-up/notifications.
- Liaise with RQIA, Social Workers, Care Managers and Health & Social Care Trusts.
- Support recruitment, appraisals, performance management, disciplinary processes and staff development.
- Lead meetings, audits and quality-improvement initiatives.
- Support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
- Participate in the management on-call rota.
Essential Requirements
- Current NMC-registered Nurse.
- Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience.
- At least 1 year of clinical/care leadership or management experience.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work confidently with residents, families, staff and professionals.
- Flexible approach and willingness to participate in on-call duties.
- Right to work in the UK.
Experience in care homes, adult safeguarding, RQIA compliance, incident management, admissions and staff management is advantageous.
Why Join Faith House?
This is a genuine senior management opportunity offering significant involvement in operations, leadership, safeguarding, regulation, staffing, admissions and quality improvement. The role provides valuable experience for someone looking to progress further in care home management while making a meaningful contribution to residents and staff.
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