Assistant Care Home Manager – Full Time – Luxury Retirement Home – AV2103

Location: Battle, East Sussex
Pay: £37,440.00 per annum
Hours: Full Time

About the Home

Nestled within the peaceful countryside close to the historic town of Battle, this welcoming care home provides a calm and supportive environment for older people, including those living with dementia.

Set within extensive grounds and surrounded by trees, the home enjoys beautiful countryside views and offers a tranquil setting designed to enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.

Registered for up to 35 residents, the home provides a warm, homely atmosphere where individuals receive personalised care while maintaining their dignity, independence and choice.

The home prides itself on creating a genuine home-from-home environment where residents feel safe, valued and supported by a dedicated and experienced team.

The home offers:

• Peaceful countryside setting close to Battle
• Extensive grounds and beautiful countryside views
• Care for up to 35 older residents
• Specialist dementia care
• 24-hour care and support
• Safe, secure and enabling environment
• Warm, homely and welcoming atmosphere
• Person-centred care focused on dignity and wellbeing
• Experienced and dedicated team

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Assistant Care Home Manager to support the day-to-day management of this welcoming care home in Battle.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help lead and motivate the care team, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered. You will play a key role in the smooth running of the home, supporting staff, overseeing care provision and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior care professional looking to take the next step in their management career.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading, supervising and motivating the care team
• Ensuring high standards of person-centred care are maintained
• Supporting staff with care planning, assessments and reviews
• Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation
• Monitoring care documentation and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting recruitment, induction, training and staff development
• Conducting supervisions and assisting with staff performance management
• Promoting a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment
• Supporting residents living with dementia and ensuring their individual needs are met
• Liaising with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external agencies
• Assisting with audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Acting as a senior point of contact within the home when required

About You

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and organised care professional with previous senior or supervisory experience who is ready to develop their management career.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a senior care or supervisory position within a care home
• A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• A good understanding of CQC regulations and care standards
• Experience supporting and leading care teams
• Knowledge of care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding
• Experience or an understanding of dementia care
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to lead by example and motivate others
• A compassionate, professional and hands-on approach
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality care to older people

Benefits & Perks

• £37,440.00 per annum
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Supportive management team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to progress within the organisation
• Opportunity to make a real difference to residents and staff
• Beautiful countryside working environment
• Rewarding leadership role within a welcoming care home

To Apply

Please contact Lauren on 01789 867181 or email Lauren@avonsearch.co.uk to find out more or apply.