Deputy Care Home Manager

We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed. At Curado Group we are currently looking for a Deputy Care Home Manager to come and join our team based in Sutton, Surrey. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week (some commitment outside normal working hours may be required) and will receive a competitive salary of up to £20,000 per annum plus benefits.

At Curado Group we have evolved over time into a health management company and continue to build on our skills, passion and expertise to ensure stellar delivery in care services, medico-legal services and private practice.

About the Deputy Care Home Manager role

You will provide management support for Cranleigh Gardens and Lona Lodge, two residential care homes (5 and 4 beds) and The Annexe (a supported living studio flat) all in close proximity, which provide support for adults (aged 18 – 65) with mental health needs. 

As a Deputy Care Home Manager you will also be responsible for the daily care of service users and will deputise for the Registered Manager when absent. 

Key Tasks of our Deputy Care Home Manager will include:

- To promote the values and principles of each care home and fully implement its policies, procedures and systems.

- Create and promote an ordinary living environment for service users, enabling them to develop the skills required for independent living.

- Play a key role in a team that encourages the service users to express their wishes and needs and make informed choices.

- Work closely and provide leadership and support of care home staff.

- Assist in the development of individual care plans, based on assessment of needs, in conjunction with the referring agent and multi-disciplinary team.

- Ensure that holistic care of each individual is reviewed on a regular basis.

- Foster good relations and lines of communication with families/circles of support, commissioners and other stakeholders/services/agencies involved in the care of service users.

- Stay abreast of developments and current trends, when caring for people with mental health needs.

- Assist the Registered Manager in the efficient management of budgets, marketing the home, recruitment, carrying out staff appraisals and staff rotas.

- Co-ordinate any temporary care staff, trainees or volunteers drawn in to support the care home.

- Co-ordinate the administration of external events in conjunction with other members of staff and volunteers or external groups as required.

- Demonstrate a good understanding of legislation and maintain compliance.

What we’re looking for in our Deputy Care Home Manager

- Previous experience of working with individuals with mental health needs.

- An awareness of the duties that come with managing a home.

- An awareness of the need for outward facing communication.

- An enthusiastic, self-starter with the ability to work in a small, dynamic environment.

- A confident personality with good organisational skills.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as the ideal candidate will play a key role in a team that encourages the service users to express their wishes and needs and make informed choices.

- Minimum of Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care.

- A minimum of 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role or extensive experience as a Senior Care Support Worker within the past 5 years.

- Good IT Skills - Microsoft Office (word processing and spreadsheets) and use of the Internet.

- Current full UK driver’s licence

What we can offer you in return as our Deputy Care Home Manager

Benefits include but are not limited to 28 days annual leave including public holidays, company pension, salary sacrifices, discounted gym membership and healthcare, big brand discounts, free phone insurance, special rate cinema tickets and meals out.

So if you would like to join our team as our new Deputy Care Home Manager then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!