Deputy Manager (residential)

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

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Join Marton Care Homes – Make A Difference, Every Day

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.

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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.
• As requested by, and/or in the absence of, the Home Manager maintain effective communications with Residents, Relatives, Staff Members, Operations Manager, Divisional Office and any other concerned bodies.
• Obtain a report from the Person in Charge, and advice 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 in order 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 on-going assessment and review of all other Residents.

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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

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If you believe that respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at The Lodge. 

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