Deputy Manager – Home | Jersey!
Folkestone, Kent
£28K - 32K
About the Home
A warm, person-centred learning disability / autism / complex behaviour residential home located in Folkestone, passionate about providing exceptional care and support for our residents. The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care. This role combines strong leadership and management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
- Improve key areas of the latest CQC reports findings and maintain compliance
- Provide leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with learning disabilities.
- Supervise, mentor and develop care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
- Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
- Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.
- Participate in the on call rota as required.
About You
- Previous experience in a senior role within a learning disability care setting.
- Strong understanding of learning disability care best practice.
- A Level 3 or higher in health and social care management.
- Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
- Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.
- Previous experience working with learning disabilities / autism / mental health / complex behaviours / ABI care
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