Deputy Care Home Manager
- £14.90 per hour | Full Time (40 Hours) | Monday-Friday with Occasional Weekend Cover
- Towy Castle Care Home, Carmarthen (SA32 8DY)
Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Care Home Manager to join our dedicated team at Towy Castle Care Home.
Situated in beautiful grounds overlooking the Towy Estuary, Towy Castle provides high-quality residential and dementia care in a warm, welcoming environment where residents are at the heart of everything we do.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the home, supporting our team and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional person-centred care. The role is full time, 40 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday with occasional weekend cover.
Why Join My Choice Healthcare?
- Full-time permanent contract (40 hours)
- Primarily Monday-Friday working pattern
- Paid induction and ongoing professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Health Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company Pension
- Long Service Awards
- Annual Company Awards Programme
- Supportive senior leadership team
About the Role
As Deputy Care Home Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the home, providing leadership, guidance and support to the wider team while maintaining the highest standards of care.
You'll help create a positive, supportive environment for both residents and colleagues, ensuring people receive compassionate, high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence and choice.
Your Responsibilities
Your role will include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the home.
- Leading, motivating and developing the care team.
- Acting as Manager in the Registered Manager's absence.
- Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development.
- Ensuring high standards of residential and dementia care are maintained.
- Overseeing care planning, risk assessments and medication management.
- Supporting compliance with CIW standards, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
- Building positive relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
- Supporting audits, quality improvement and continuous service development.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
✔ Passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care.
✔ An experienced leader who enjoys developing and supporting others.
✔ Confident making decisions and managing day-to-day operational challenges.
✔ Organised, approachable and professional.
Essential
✔ NVQ/QCF Level 4 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
✔ At least 2 years' management or leadership experience within adult social care (preferred).
✔ Experience managing clinical care across multidisciplinary teams.
✔ Knowledge of supporting older people, including those living with dementia.
Desirable
- Previous Deputy Manager or leadership experience within a care home.
- Knowledge of CIW regulations and standards.
- Full UK driving licence.
Location
Towy Castle Care Home is located near Carmarthen and is easily commutable from Llanelli, Llandeilo, Ammanford, Cross Hands, Kidwelly, St Clears, Whitland and the surrounding areas.
Please note the home is in a rural location with limited public transport. Applicants should ensure they can travel reliably to and from work.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're an experienced care professional looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership career while making a genuine difference to residents' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Towy Castle Care Home family.
Pay: £14.90 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 4 (or above) qualification in Health & Social Care (or an equivalent qualification)?
- How many years of management or leadership experience do you have in adult social care?
- This role is a full-time position (40 hours per week), working primarily Monday to Friday with occasional weekend cover. Are you able to commit to this working pattern?
- Do you currently hold an Enhanced Adult Workforce DBS certificate that was issued within the last 12 months?
- Is your Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the DBS Update Service?
Work Location: In person
