Deputy Manager Summary: Deputy Home Manager Clinical Leadership Knightwood (Chandlers Ford/Eastleigh) Residential / Respite / Extra Care / End-of-life 36 hours per week £33,000 per annum Extensive CPD programme Free meal on shift Not for Profit care provider Deputy Home Manager Are you a passionate leader with experience in older persons care? Are you confident in leading teams and managing a home with autonomy? We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager at our well-regarded residential home for older persons. About the Role: As the Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and well-being for all residents. The General Manager oversees 2 services and therefore is not always based at the service, so this role is ideal for someone who is confident in leading independently and making decisions that enhance the home's quality of care and operations. What will I be doing? Key Responsibilities: Lead, motivate, and manage the care and support teams to provide excellent care to our residents. Help oversee the smooth running of the home, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including health & safety and safeguarding. Lead domiciliary care services, managing packages and leading the dom care team. Independently manage daily operations, liaising with the general manager as needed. Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, their families, and external stakeholders. Support and mentor staff, encouraging professional growth and development. Monitor and improve quality standards within the home, ensuring CQC requirements are met. Be confident in handling operational challenges and resolving issues promptly. What do I need to have to apply? Previous experience in a management or leadership role within a care home or healthcare setting. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage teams independently. Knowledge of CQC standards and other relevant legislation. Confident in decision-making and taking initiative in the absence of the manager. A compassionate and resident-focused approach to care. Relevant qualifications in social care (e.g. NVQ Level 3,Level 4, Level 5 or equivalent). If this sounds like the next step for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Benefits: 6.6 weeks’ annual leave increasing to 7 weeks with five years service. In addition we provide training and continuing personal development, a free uniform, free DBS Check, paid breaks, free staff meals when on duty, free on-site parking whilst in the care homes, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme, and enrolment on to our pension scheme. What is Brendoncare Knightwood like? Brendoncare Knightwood is a 20-bed residential home providing personalised care and home from home living. We also have 30 apartments and 7 bungalows which have to opportunity to receive close care or domiciliary care to enable the courtiers to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Knightwood benefits from an excellent reputation within the local community, and a superb working environment. Who are Brendoncare? Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, empowering, dedicated and forward thinking. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.