The Role
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Start date: As soon as possible
We are looking for an experienced Interim Deputy Care Home Manager to provide short-term leadership and operational support at Ridgeway Court Care Home.
Working under the direction of and closely alongside the Registered Manager, you will help oversee the day-to-day running of the home, support the staff team and maintain high standards of care, compliance and resident wellbeing.
This is a hands-on role requiring a visible presence across the service. It would suit an experienced Deputy Manager or former Registered Manager who can quickly understand the needs of the home, establish positive working relationships and provide practical support from the outset.
The assignment is temporary, with its duration dependent on the ongoing needs of the service.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager with the safe and effective day-to-day running of the home
- Provide visible leadership and practical guidance to senior carers and the wider staff team
- Review care plans, risk assessments and associated records to ensure they are accurate, current and person-centred
- Complete and oversee audits, quality checks and resulting action plans
- Help maintain compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements, infection prevention, health and safety, and local authority standards
- Support staff supervision, performance management and team development
- Assist with staffing levels, rota planning and appropriate deployment of the team
- Support admissions, assessments and effective occupancy management
- Liaise with residents, relatives, GPs, pharmacies, hospitals and other external professionals
- Identify areas requiring improvement and help implement practical and sustainable solutions
- Provide clear updates to the Registered Manager and senior leadership team
What We’re Looking For
- Substantial management experience within an elderly or dementia care home
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Registered Manager or in a comparable leadership position
- Strong working knowledge of CQC requirements and quality assurance processes
- Experience reviewing care plans, risk assessments and compliance audits
- Confident leadership and people-management skills
- A calm, organised and solutions-focused approach
- Ability to establish credibility quickly and work collaboratively with an existing team
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent, is preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive day rate of up to £250, dependent on experience
- A clearly defined role supporting the Registered Manager
- Support from an engaged senior leadership team
- Some flexibility around the length of the assignment
- The opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful contribution to the home
Hours
Monday to Friday, generally 8:30am–5:30pm, with reasonable flexibility according to the needs of the service.
We are looking for someone who can start promptly, provide steady and experienced leadership, and work closely with our Registered Manager to support the team and maintain excellent standards of care.
Please apply with your CV and details of your availability.
Contract: Full-time, temporary/interim contract
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £150.00-£250.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- What interests you about this position, and how do you believe your management skills would contribute to our team’s success?
- Why are you leaving your current role?
- Do you hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent)?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a residential care home?
- Have you previously managed a CQC inspection as Registered Manager?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
