Centrum Care Homes

Deputy Manager - Beacon House

Dartmouth , Devon, United Kingdom

Full Time

Job Description:

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.

Beacon House, our welcoming 29-bedroom residential care home.

At Beacon House, our compassionate staff are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and respect for every resident. We pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and truly at home.

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:

Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle (required)
Right to work in the UK without sponsorship or visa transfer (required)
Address that is within a commutable distance to Teignmouth (required)
L3 in Health and Social Care (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

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