Deputy Home Manager – Dementia Care Home
Dover, Kent
Salary: £28-32K
About the Home
A warm, person-centred learning disability-focused care home located in Dover, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents. The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement and holds a Good CQC report. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager or a well experienced Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader 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 care expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
- Maintaining a compliant CQC service
- 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.
About You
- Previous experience in a senior role within a learning disability or residential home care setting.
- Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
- 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.
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