Deputy Manager

St Nicholas House, Dereham

£34,997.34 per annum

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care professional to join our team as Deputy Manager at St Nicholas House, on a permanent basis working 37 hours per week.

The Opportunity: 

As Deputy Manager, you will get the chance to work alongside dedicated management and operational care teams, playing a vital role in developing and maintaining excellent care services.

You will be constantly engaging with all colleagues and tenants/residents to ensure care plans are continuously reviewed and tailored to provide the best support, whilst also seeking guidance from care professionals that we partner with.

This role will provide you the opportunity to make a real difference in the care services we deliver, using your own compassion and dedication to drive and motivate our fantastic team.

What are we looking for from you? 

You will have previous experience working at a supervisory level in a Social Care environment alongside:

• Proven track record working at Team Leader level or above in a similar environment
• Experience in delivering excellent person-centred care
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and completion of the Care Certificate
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of care plans
• Knowledge of CQC legislations and requirements
• Strong communication skills

About St Nicholas House:

St Nicholas House is our residential care home in Dereham. The home provides short term and full time care and support, including specialist care and support for people living with dementia.

Why work for NorseCare? 

NorseCare are Norfolk's largest care providers with 36 care homes & schemes, delivering dedicated and individually driven care services throughout the region. Our residents & tenants are at the heart of everything we do, and we build teams of caring professionals to ensure their needs can remain our main priority.

We are industry leaders in delivering high quality, person-centred care, being recognised regionally and nationally for our service through a number of “outstanding” CQC ratings and receiving several awards.

In return we will offer: 

Our staff are fully supported by operational teams, management and colleagues at head office providing you with the training and development opportunities to succeed. Alongside this we offer:

•  Competitive salary of £34,997.34 per annum+ enhancements
• Annual Leave, sickness + pension scheme
• A comprehensive induction programme supported by Regional Managers and Head Office Management
• Fully supported personal development to achieve your career aspirations through award winning training and courses paid for by NorseCare
• Regular learning and training reviews with access to our digital E-learning platform and our learning resource library
• A fantastic Refer a Friend scheme up to the value of £250
• + many more!

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect all our colleagues to share our vision and values.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer.  

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. 

Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. 

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.