Deputy Manager | Specialist Dementia & Residential Care Home

Deputy Manager | Specialist Dementia & Residential Care Home

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Location: Alton, Hampshire

Qualification: Level 5 in Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Hours: 40 hours per week
 

Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a well-established, family-run care provider in the recruitment of a Deputy Manager for their specialist dementia home.

This medium sized care home is a fully occupied residential dementia service. The home currently has a Good CQC rating and an excellent local reputation. With a strong, stable staff team and no agency usage, this home offers a supportive and values-driven environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dementia leader who is confident in compliance, quality and hands-on leadership.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Home Manager, the Deputy Manager will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and smooth running of the service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Home Manager with the operational leadership of a medium sized specialist dementia home
• Providing strong, visible leadership to care staff and team leaders
• Working hands-on within the service to role model high-quality residential and dementia care
• Overseeing care planning and medication systems
• Supporting audits and quality assurance processes
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and preparing for upcoming inspections
• Promoting a positive, person-centred culture in line with the provider’s family values
• Supporting staff development, supervision and performance management

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience within a dementia residential care home setting (essential)
• Experience at Deputy Manager level of at least two years
• However, the provider may consider a strong Care Manager or Head of Care if they hold a minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a senior role within a care home environment
• Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection processes
• Experience with care planning and medication systems (electronic systems desirable)
• A Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)
• A hands-on leadership style and a passion for high-quality dementia care

Candidates from homecare backgrounds will not be considered. Step-up candidates may be considered where experience and readiness can be clearly demonstrated.

Location & Commutability

This service is located near the Alton area and is easily commutable from Selborne, Basingstoke, New Alresford, Bordon, Long Sutton, Preston Candover, East Stratton, Kings Worthy and Farnham.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy.
We offer a £500 voucher of your choice or a charity donation for every successful candidate recommended by you.

Contact

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity please contact Lily Bulbeck on 02393874321 or 07921588667. Or alternatively send an up to date CV to [email protected]