We are currently recruiting a Deputy Manager for Castlewood care home, a brand new, state-of-the-art care home in Clitheroe
At Castlewood we’re redefining Elderly Care – come and join us.
Castlewood Home is a brand new, state-of-the-art care home for the elderly, in the heart of Clitheroe. Part of the well-established Eric Wright Group, Castlewood has been designed to offer more than just care, we offer community, dignity, and purpose. With modern facilities including a dedicated gym, beautiful living spaces, and personalised care plans, Castlewood is where older people can truly thrive.
At Castlewood, we deliver person-centred care that celebrates individuality. Every resident’s story, preferences, and goals shape the care they receive. Whether it’s a morning workout in the gym, a favourite home-cooked meal, or a quiet moment of connection, we’re here to make life meaningful
As the Deputy Manager you’ll play a vital part in positively supporting the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the administration, care, catering, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance functions of the service
What You’ll Do:
- Deputise for the function of the Registered Manager during their absence, while, at all times, supporting the decisions made by the Registered Manager
- To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice
- To manage the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time with the Registered Provider
What You’ll Bring:
- A strong work ethic and eye for detail
- A caring, respectful attitude toward older adults
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to upholding Castlewood’s values in every task
- Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- The efficient and effective day-to-day management of the human resources involved in providing care through the staff team and ensuring that the required standards are maintained
- Ensuring all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date
- To ensure all staff at the service receive formal supervision and appraisals
- Oversee the duty rota monthly in advance, ensuring the correct number of staff and skill mix as needed
- Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
- Supervisory or management qualification commensurate with the role
All applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS prior to commencement and be registered with the relevant bodies. e.g. NMC
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- A friendly, supportive work environment
- Opportunities for training and development
- The chance to be part of a brand new care home
Our values guide everything we do:
Compassion • Dignity • Community • Trust • Excellence
Castlewood Homes is part of the Eric Wright Group. We have a fantastic history, from our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. As a Group, we own a diverse Commercial Investment Property Portfolio in the Northwest of England. This portfolio plays a pivotal role in the operation of our Trading Businesses as well as supporting the Groups Charitable activities through the Eric Wright Charitable Trust.
Our ethos
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
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