Job Description

Hourly Rate: 15.00 ph. (3 days supernumerary and x 2 11.25 shifts on the floor).

What we offer

Training both online and classroom based.

Blue Light Card (discounted shopping)

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Plan (cashback plan)

Employee Assistance Programme.

Refer a friend incentive worth 100.00.

About us:

Redmount Residential Home occupies a particularly beautiful setting on the edge of Buckfastleigh, half a mile from the famous Buckfastleigh Abbey, located approximately 17 miles to the south west of Exeter, 18 miles north east of Plymouth and 15 miles inland from Torquay and conveniently situated within two minutes drive of the A38.The Home normally accommodates residents on a long-term basis, although some residents may be accepted for short term respite stays.

Our aim at Redmount Residential Home is to provide the highest standard of care in a relaxed, friendly environment. We specialise in caring for people with dementia with a friendly and empathetic approach. We ensure that residents are able to still enjoy the freedom and lifestyle of their choice, whilst receiving care that is appropriate to their needs built on dignity and respect and you will play a key part in this.

Responsibilities

The role of Deputy Manager will be to support the Home Manager in the supervision of all staff either directly or through and Senior Care Assistants. The post holder will comply with standards of professional practice and conduct and will be part of the Home's Senior Management Team with a lead responsibility for management, support and direction of care services.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for the day to day care of residents, delegating roles to nursing and care staff as appropriate.

Management of staff directly or through others ensuring all work is carried out to the appropriate regulatory standards and in line with the company policies and procedures.

Staff management will incorporate recruitment, team and individual meetings, supervision staff development and performance management.

To provide supervision to the care staff, to ensure they obtain and sustain the competencies necessary to meet the needs of the residents.

To support the Home Manager in completion of assessments of residents needs and reviewing care plans.

To anticipate resident and service user needs whenever possible to enhance the quality of service offered by the teams.

To ensure records are updated accurately safeguarding resident's confidentiality in line with company policy.

To liaise with residents, families and carers, the Home's Manager, staff and other relevant parties to ensure effective communication.

What you will bring

Experience in managing staff groups in a care establishment.

Knowledge of CQC requirements.

NVQ 3 or equivalent in health & social care and a willingness to professionally develop.

Working toward an RQF/SVQ or equivalent level 4 or 5 would be an advantage.

A naturally caring approach and a passion for helping people maintain their dignity, independence and choice.

A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and belief in giving your personal best at all times.

Reliability and flexibility to support the needs of the business.

Closing date for applications is 20th October 2025

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all-our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

As we often have many applicants for jobs at Your Health Limited, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are short-listed for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person