We are currently on the lookout for a Deputy Manager to join us and assist the Care Manager in the day-to-day management of our care home, ensuring the highest quality of standards and care for our residents.
Croft Lodge, is nestled in the beautiful town of Teignmouth, found on the sunny Devon Coast. The home, overlooks the bay with sunshine flooding the gardens and house.
You’ll be at the heart of a thriving care home, ensuring exceptional, person-centred care, while driving compliance, innovation, and excellence in a supportive, high-quality environment.
What We Can Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 40 hours per week
- Ongoing training & development to help you grow.
- Pension contributions for your future.
- A supportive, high-calibre team dedicated to outstanding care.
- And much more.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Operational Management - Assist in daily operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and handle administrative tasks.
- Staff Management - Oversee rotas, staffing levels, recruitment, training, supervision, and team development.
- Care & Support - Ensure person-centred care, manage resident transitions, update care plans, and conduct risk assessments.
- Medication Management - Complete medication audits, ensure compliance, and report any issues.
- Incident Recording - Maintain accurate records of accidents, safeguarding events, and near misses.
- Shift Management - Oversee daily care delivery, medication rounds, and lead handover meetings.
- Communication - Liaise with healthcare professionals, residents, and families while maintaining confidentiality.
- Training & Development - Stay up to date with training, support team learning, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Reporting & Documentation - Accurately record care provided, changes in residents’ conditions, incidents, and key communications.
- Teamwork & Compliance - Follow company policies, attend meetings, and actively participate in training.
It is a criminal offence for barred individuals (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles involving unsupervised work with children or adults at risk.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Residential Care: 2 years (preferred)
- Care Industry: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Right to work without requiring spοnsοrship or vіsa transfer (required)
- Address that is within a commutable distance to Teignmouth (required)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)
- Level 3 in Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
