About Us & Our Family Promise
Celebrating 40 years of family-run care this year, St Vincent Care Homes is built on stability, support, and our strong 'Family Promise'. We promise to nurture, empower, and create a homely, supportive environment where every team member has a voice. In return, we look for leaders who are accountable, enterprising, and passionate about delivering exceptional care.
We pride ourselves on an incredibly loyal team - many of our staff have been with us for over 10 years, and one team member for over 30! We are now seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our fully staffed, supportive residential home in Gosport.
The Opportunity
You will work closely alongside our Registered Manager to lead our care team, maintain high CQC standards, and champion compassionate dementia care.
Professional Development: We believe in continuous learning and creating opportunities. We offer a supportive environment where you can expand your management expertise, hone your leadership skills, and be fully supported in completing higher qualifications like NVQ Level 5.
Key Responsibilities
- Nurture & Mentor: Coach, encourage, and motivate our care team, leading by example on shift to bring out the best in everyone.
- Care Planning Excellence: Write, review, and maintain high-quality, person-centred care plans using our digital care software.
- Quality & Accountability: Assist in daily operations, take charge in the Registered Manager's absence, and ensure continuous CQC compliance.
- Tech-Forward Care: Utilize our existing digital management tools daily, and help guide the team as we transition towards electronic medication management (eMAR) in the future.
- Operational Support: Participate in shift coordination, occasional weekend cover, and the on-call rota.
What We’re Looking For
- Leadership & Mentorship: Strong background in elderly/dementia care with proven skills in mentoring, coaching, and developing staff.
- Care Planning Expertise: Outstanding ability to create, update, and audit detailed digital care plans.
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care required (Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards).
- Tech Confident: Comfortable using care software day-to-day, with a positive attitude toward rolling out eMAR down the line.
- Values Driven: Alignment with our Family Promise—transparent, empathetic, collaborative, and committed.
Why Join the St Vincent Family?
- Unrivalled Job Security & Culture: Work within a stable, established business celebrating 40 years of service with exceptional staff retention.
- A True 'Home from Home': Work in a clean, attractive, and welcoming environment.
- Stable Team: Join a fully staffed workforce where staff morale, longevity, and teamwork (solidarity) come first.
- Supported Learning: Genuine investment in your professional development, training, and leadership qualifications.
- Perks: On-site meals/discounted food, store discounts, and continuous training & development.
Safeguarding Note: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Adults' Barred List). St Vincent Care Homes is committed to fair recruitment and equal opportunities.
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Hours: Full-time, Permanent, 40hrs per week (Occasional weekends & on-call rota required)
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
