St Mary's Care Homes
Deputy Manager (residential)
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Job Description: Deputy Manager
Location: ##JOBLOCATION##
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week, alternate weekends)
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Start date: Mid October
Join Bowburn Manor - Make Every Day Matter
At Bowburn Manor, operated by St Mary’s Care Group, we believe great care is about more than meeting needs. It’s about creating an environment that helps people feel truly at home, living life to the fullest and enjoying new experiences. Our approach is rooted in dignity, respect and personalised care, placing residents’ wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.
Located in Durham, Bowburn Manor is a new 73-bed care home supporting residents with residential, dementia and respite care. We know that it’s the small, meaningful moments that make a big difference to everyday life, helping residents and families feel supported.
If you share our passion for kindness, respect and making every day matter, Bowburn Manor is a place where you can truly make a difference.
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As our Deputy Manager, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:
- Maintaining effective communications with the Home Manager.
- As requested by, and/or in the absence of, the Home Manager, maintaining effective communications with Residents, Relatives, Staff Members, Operations Manager, Divisional Office and any other concerned bodies.
- Obtaining a report from the Person in Charge, and advising the Home Manager, regarding any incident/accident, and the status of any Residents whose care / health is causing concern. Completing CQC & Safeguarding alerts as required.
- Supervising visits and liaising with GPs in order to establish a good relationship between GPs / Health Care Professionals and the Care Home.
- Ensuring a clear and concise handover report is given to all Staff Members.
- Arranging / participating in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required.
- Taking responsibility for Resident care, as designated by the Home Manager in his / her absence and the absence of the Deputy Home Manager.
- Assessing social and health care needs of new Residents, and maintaining ongoing 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
What We Offer
Working at St Mary’s Care Group means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:
- A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
- Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
- A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
If you believe that happiness and empathy 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 Bowburn Manor.
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