Job Description
Deputy Manager
Location
The Lodge, South Shields NE34 0JR
Job Type
Permanent, Full-time (38.5 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends) £15 p/h
Sponsorship
Not currently available
Marton Care Homes is a family‑run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life. At The Lodge these values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for a Deputy Manager to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide.
We believe life should be full of joy and purpose. That’s why we’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Deputy Manager to help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents every day. This is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding, helping make people smile and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Deputy Manager, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:
- Maintain effective communications with the Home Manager.
- Maintain effective communications with Residents, Relatives, Staff Members, Operations Manager, Divisional Office and any other concerned bodies as requested or in the absence of the Home Manager.
- Obtain a report from the Person in Charge, and advise the Home Manager regarding any incident/accident, and the status of any residents whose care/health is causing concern. Complete CQC & Safeguarding alerts as required.
- Supervise visits and liaise with GPs to establish a good relationship between GPs/Health Care Professionals and the Care Home.
- Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all Staff Members.
- Arrange/participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required.
- Take responsibility for Resident care as designated by the Home Manager in his/her absence and the absence of the Deputy Home Manager.
- Assess social and health care needs of new residents, and maintain ongoing assessment and review of all other residents.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
- Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team
- Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
- Passionate about improving the lives of older people
- Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
- Previous experience in a similar role
If you believe that respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.
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