Deputy Manager

37.5 hours per week.

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for providing outstanding dementia care? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our team at Dawson Lodge Southampton.

About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care and support for our residents. Working closely with the Home Manager, you will lead, inspire, and support the care team to provide person-centered care in a warm and homely environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily management of the care home, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practices.
•  Support and mentor staff, promoting a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
•  Develop and implement care plans tailored to residents’ individual needs.
•  Oversee medication administration, health assessments, and care reviews.
•  Engage with residents and families to ensure a caring and supportive environment.
• Ensure high standards of care and safety while maintaining dignity and respect for residents.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a dementia care setting.
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and standards.

PLEASE NOTE APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

Dawson Lodge in Southampton is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 43 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. 

• ‘Rated Outstanding by CQC’ – October 2018
• All new starters are assigned a mentor during their probation period and full induction process
• A warm, friendly and welcoming environment with long service staff and low staff turnover

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.