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We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly team as Deputy Manager at Oakwood Court care home in Haywards Heath. We've extended our popular not for profit home with great new facilities for our residents and we're looking to grow our team. If you have a passion for supporting residents to live their best lives, please get in touch.   

Simba began working at Oakwood Court as a Deputy Manager six months ago and is one of two full time Deputy roles we have in our home. Simba shares his experience, responsibilities and the support he gives to ensure residents live their best lives.  

"Oakwood Court is a great place to work. I have previous care experience and management experience that I bring to the role, and I have found the team to be supportive, adaptable and flexible. I've enjoyed getting to know everyone and building trust and rapport with colleagues.  

My focus is on the day to day running of the home, making sure the rota is complete and we're fully staffed in all departments. I manage the audits and supervision of staff, making sure we deliver quality care and support to our residents, whilst  supporting the professional development of each team member. I spend time in the office as well as being around the home, liaising with carers and residents and checking our standards. I cover for Bindu, our wonderful care home manager, when she is not working.  

I help keep the team in good spirits and give advice and support, I have an open door policy so colleagues can talk to me anytime. I've enjoyed getting to know all the residents at Oakwood Court, they know me personally and I have a good rapport with them. It's brilliant seeing residents have goals in life, being happy and making everyday different and exciting. Chatting with residents and getting to know their life stories, hobbies and life in general, gives me great satisfaction.   

Everyday is different, it's a busy environment but a hugely rewarding role, I have great joy working at Oakwood Court and I look forward to welcoming another Deputy Manager to our friendly team."

If you are interested in learning more about our vacancy, please click here to see the full Deputy Manager job listing. We look forward to hearing from you.