Deputy Manager - Thomas Henshaw Court, Southport
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Rota: Two-week rolling rota
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
- Rated 9.6/10 on carehome.co.uk
- Rated Good by CQC
Take the next step in your care career
Are you an experienced Team Leader ready to progress into management, or an established Deputy Manager looking for your next opportunity?
We have an exciting opportunity to join Thomas Henshaw Court in Southport as Deputy Manager, where you'll play a key role in leading the care team, supporting the Home Manager and ensuring our residents continue to receive exceptional, person-centred care.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership career within Anchor, England's largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people.
A role where you can make a real impact
As Deputy Manager, you'll be a visible and supportive leader within the home. You'll work closely with the Home Manager while leading, coaching and developing colleagues to create a positive environment for both residents and the wider team.
You'll have responsibility for the quality of care delivered within the home and will deputise for the Home Manager when required.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supporting and coaching the care team
- Ensuring consistently high standards of person-centred care
- Supporting and developing Team Leaders and care colleagues
- Reviewing and auditing care plans to ensure they reflect residents' individual needs
- Supporting staff rotas and ensuring the right skills and staffing levels are in place
- Overseeing medication processes and regular medication audits
- Supporting safeguarding, compliance and CQC standards
- Managing performance and helping colleagues reach their potential
- Supporting new resident admissions and building positive relationships with families
- Working closely with the Home Manager to continually improve the quality of the home
The role is hands-on as well as managerial, giving you the opportunity to remain close to residents and the care team while developing your leadership experience.
Who we're looking for
You could already be working as a Deputy Manager, or you may be a confident and experienced Care Team Leader or Senior Care professional who is ready to take the next step.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care for older people
- A confident and supportive leader
- Experienced in managing or supervising people within a care environment
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding and CQC standards
- Organised, reliable and comfortable taking responsibility
- Customer-focused with excellent attention to detail
- Able to remain calm, adaptable and effective in a busy care environment
Getting to Thomas Henshaw Court
Thomas Henshaw Court is based in Southport, making this an attractive opportunity for candidates living locally or commuting from surrounding areas.
The 8am - 4pm daytime shifts also offer a clear and consistent working pattern, with a two-week rolling rota so you can plan your working weeks in advance.
Why join us?
You'll be joining a home with a strong reputation, rated 9.6/10 on carehome.co.uk and Good by CQC.
More importantly, you'll have the opportunity to take genuine responsibility, develop your management skills and lead a team that makes a difference to the lives of older people every day.
If you're an ambitious care professional looking to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK. Applicants requiring sponsorship, including a sponsorship switch, cannot be considered for this position.
Thomas Henshaw Court in Southport is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 43 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
- Friendly, open culture
- Rated Good in all areas by CQC
- Free parking available on site
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
- Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- Mental health support
- Flexible working options
Finance
- Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
- Quick and easy pension transfer service
- Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
- Ongoing personal and professional development programme
- Leadership Pathways online learning resources
- Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.
