Deputy Care Home Manager

Deputy Home Care Manager – Croft Cottage Full Time – 37.5 hours per week Salary - £32,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Location – Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire Be part of something extraordinary at Epilepsy Society. We are seeking a values-driven Deputy Manager to join a charity that provides world-leading support for people with epilepsy through Care, Research, and Advocacy. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual with working experience in care, knowledge of all regulations associated with care services, and experience in supporting staff in person-centred planning for our residents. About the role Croft Cottage provides a small, homely environment for seven adults with epilepsy, associated impairments, and learning disabilities. It is a community-based bungalow located just 5 minutes from the main centre. Your focus as Deputy Manager will be to support the Registered Manager to operate a compliant, effective, and responsive care home, providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for the residents and their visitors while meeting stringent professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets. For this position, it is essential that you hold a minimum of a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, alongside demonstrable experience of leading and managing teams within care homes. You will be working in a happy, fun, and productive environment. As the Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that the best possible person-centred care is delivered. You will work closely with and provide support to the Registered Manager, ensuring high standards and professional practice, and that the service is CQC compliant. You’ll promote an enabling environment while ensuring compliance with quality and external regulatory standards at all times. Through your enthusiasm and passion, you will maintain good relationships with all stakeholders and lead people affected by epilepsy to lead the best life possible. You will participate in an on-call system as a senior point of call on rotation and deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence. The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful, and Open). Some information about us Epilepsy Society’s Vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. We aim to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy, whatever their background, however seriously it affects them, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy. The charity’s mission is: “To enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, undertaking research, and delivering specialist medical care and support services.” What you'll receive in return You will be part of a friendly and professional team of Managers and Deputy Managers at the Society. We offer you a competitive salary, a generous holiday entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays) with the ability to buy and sell annual leave, a generous Employee Referral Scheme, Length of Service awards, access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers, a Staff Recognition Scheme, excellent training and development opportunities, as well as coverage for all annual fees for professional bodies (where applicable) and the chance to make a difference in the lives of people with epilepsy. We also provide a generous group pension scheme, life assurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme (with a confidential helpline for any support you might need). On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café, and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by. You will be supported to develop your knowledge, and we actively encourage our deputy managers to participate in internal and external training up to Degree level. If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by attaching your CV and covering letter. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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