Deputy Home Manager.

Deputy Home Manager. Priesty Fields Care Home

• 40 hours per week
• £33,000 - £36,000 per annum DOE and qualifications
• This role will be a mix of Senior / Unit Lead shifts and supernumerary shifts
  
  

Having just taken new ownership of this beautiful home, Sandstone Care Group are excited to develop this setting to its full potential, starting with building an exceptional team of passionate and skilled individuals. Priesty Fields offers refined residential and nursing care customised to each individual in a secure and welcoming environment. Located in the historic market town of Congleton, Priesty Fields seamlessly combines modern design and technology with top-tier care and premium comfort.

We are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care, while empowering residents to maintain as much independence as possible. Our dedicated team provides residential, nursing, respite and tailored professional care services to the broader community, with the expertise to meet the most intricate individual needs.

Please note this role will involve some weekend working - to be discussed at interview stage with the manager.

As a Deputy Manager at Priesty Fields, your role will involve:

• Supporting the Clinical Deputy and deputising for the Registered Manager in their absence
• Offer supervision, support and training to Senior Carer and Care Assistant colleagues
• Ensuring at all times a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and their visitors
• Supporting with recruitment and retention, including interviewing
• Working to operational and financial KPIs, to include supporting the Home Manager with regular reporting on areas including occupancy, staff vacancies and agency spend
  
  

Sandstone Employees Enjoy a Range Of Benefits

• Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Applicants should be dedicated, proactive and trustworthy individuals, with proven supervisory experience in a residential or nursing care setting
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as are an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work and a keen interest in the professional development of themselves and others
• A good grasp of management reporting using basic Excel spreadsheets etc.
• Minimum of a level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, and be willing to undertake further qualifications if required by the business
  
  

Sandstone Care Group Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.