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Care Home Deputy Manager
Earls Colne, Essex
£30,000 per year
Permanent

Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.
We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.

As our Deputy Manager, you will assist in managing operations within the home in order to reach or exceed goals while assuring the provision of high-quality care. You will be in charge of overseeing the care staff and will be expected to assume full management in the event that the Home Manager is not present.
Through direct instruction and by setting a good example, you will assist in training and supervising care staff in all facets of their work. You will help the Home Manager with pre-admission assessments of residents, ensure that each resident's care plan and daily records are kept up to date, and foster effective communication with the residents' families and other organisations.

Skills and attributes

- Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
- The ability to engage with the service users to understand their needs in order to provide excellent services of care.
- Good working knowledge of CQC standards.
- The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with external care professionals, families, visitors and staffing team.
- Ability to promote ownership of care programs by fully involving service users and their families in developing, agreeing and evaluating care programs within the home.

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

Benefits

- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
- We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Package Description: Shift Details: varied At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a well-organised, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Customer Service Manager. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Customer Service Managerwill be to support the General Manager by taking the lead on the sales process and coordinating all admissions and discharges with the Home Administrator. Other responsibilities will include: Greeting people politely and professionally whether in person or by telephone. Ensuring Front of House team answer the phone in line with company policy. Managing the process of show rounds and train staff team to manage to the expected standard. Undertaking competitor analysis to ensure accurate data within the local market. Supporting the General Manager to implement local marketing strategy. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Have experience in a previous administration role, sales experience is preferred. Possess effective interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner. Be confident in leading, training and supporting a small team of Customer Service Advisors. Have strong customer relation skills. Be able to prioritise and manage own workload. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, supporting your career development by offering a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Head Housekeeper. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description. Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits. Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards. Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials. ABOUT YOU To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do. Our ideal candidate must have: Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting. Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: Shift Details: varied, to include alternate weekends At Avery Healthcare,we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues,support your career development,offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. Weseekacompassionate,enthusiastic,and dedicatedindividualto join ourfriendly, award-winning team asa Team Leader. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus asTeam Leaderwill be tosupport thehome management team in delivering high-quality care with a difference by providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors,and staff. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Leadingin the person-centred care planning processby implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations, completing care plan audits, developing action plans, andbeing responsible forcompletingthe action plans. Assistingin the smooth transition of any discharges from the home, including documentation, medication, andkeeping theresidents'next of kin fully informed, whereappropriate. Leadingwithmonitoringthewell-being of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingcare and care planning andensuring that changing needs are met and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Practicingsafe systems of work across a range of tasks andmovingand handling of residents, by assessing risks and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff. ABOUT YOU Tosucceed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest,respectful,and accountable in allyou do. Our ideal candidatemust: Have anNVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Twoyears experienceworking in a senior position with the residentgroup. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of themanager. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later yearsof our residents lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilstestablishingourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: Shift Details :At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development and offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Unit Manager.ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Unit Manager will be to support the care home management team to deliver high quality care with a difference by providing a safe, caring, innovative , open, supportive and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.Other responsibilities will include: Leading a team of nurses, senior carers and carers to provide staff support, including demonstrations and instruction of care activities. Enhancing and promoting the resident's quality of life through effective care planning. Managing and participating in the rota to ensure that senior care and care support are always available and that the your unit is covered appropriately. Supporting the Deputy Manager and Clinical Managers in managing the medication systems and ordering and distributing prescribed medication to residents.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must have: An active NMC PIN. Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. At least two years' experience of working within a care home environment. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.ABOUT AVERYAs one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. NMC PIN essential This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: Shift Details:days At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, supporting your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Head Chef. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Other responsibilities will include: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance. Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits. Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors. Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents. Demonstrate an ability to control a budget. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: Shift Details: 9am-5.30pm Monday - Friday At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and confident individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Client Liaison Manager. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Client Liaison Manager will be to manage the sales and marketing processes in the home, ensuring the effective daily operation of the Sales & Marketing Department, meeting and exceeding budget targets, filling the home with the agreed client base and maximising revenue. Other responsibilities will include: Ensuring that sales targets and Sales & Marketing deadlines are met and adhere to brand standards. Assisting in answering all general sales and marketing enquiries from colleagues and customers, brochure requests, internet enquiries and other channels. Managing and keeping up to date the information on the pipeline of potential members, and when they are likely to become residents to maximise revenue. Developing new contacts and maintain regular and close contacts with all key care influences. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Be able to negotiate with skill and expertise. Possess effective interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner. Be able to prioritise your own workload. Ideally have a background in a previous sales position. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and confident individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Client Liaison Manager. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Client Liaison Manager will be to manage the sales and marketing processes in the home, ensuring the effective daily operation of the Sales & Marketing Department, meeting and exceeding budget targets, filling the home with the agreed client base and maximising revenue. Other responsibilities will include: Ensuring that sales targets and Sales & Marketing deadlines are met and adhere to brand standards. Assisting in answering all general sales and marketing enquiries from colleagues and customers, brochure requests, internet enquiries and other channels. Managing and keeping up to date the information on the pipeline of potential members, and when they are likely to become residents to maximise revenue. Developing new contacts and maintain regular and close contacts with all key care influences. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Be able to negotiate with skill and expertise. Possess effective interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner. Be able to prioritise your own workload. Ideally have a background in a previous sales position. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: Shift Details: Monday-Sunday Flexible Nights At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Dementia Care Manager will be to be responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding the companys dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget. Other responsibilities will include: Ensuring that the plan care day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary and that the resident/relative identifies needs and preferences. Ensure all information is integrated into a person-centred care plan. Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Act as an advocate for the residents' best interests, appropriately managing conflict. Working closely with the Activities Team to ensure the development of meaningful activities for residents with Dementia. Support and set expectations for the care team's participation in these activities. Promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimising their independence and enhancing their quality of life. ABOUT YOU To succeed in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do. Our ideal candidate must have: A minimum of three years experience in a similar role, working within a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements. Industry-relevant qualifications. Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: Shift details: Monday to Friday At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Care Home Deputy Manager. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Care Home Deputy Manager will be to support the General Manager to operate a compliant and effective person-centred care home which provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for residents and their visitors, whilst meeting stringent professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets. Other responsibilities will include: Providing on-going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team. Ensuring that medication policies and procedures are adhered to and support with the reviewing of medication and administration. Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans. Completing monthly audits, quality indicator report and any other report as required. Attending weekly clinical meetings and monitor clinical risk areas in the home. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Have a minimum of two years experience working in a similar care environment, in a management position. Have excellent leadership and management skills. Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and be competent in use of IT systems. Possess sound knowledge of the Care Standards Act 2000, the key lines of enquiry and safeguarding. Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: Shift Details: Monday to Friday At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, supporting your career development by offering a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Head Housekeeper. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description. Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits. Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards. Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials. ABOUT YOU To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do. Our ideal candidate must have: Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting. Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Your new company
You will join an award-winning housing association based in the Bristol region in an exciting and influential role, as Head of Property & Compliance. Your new employer were established in 2021, starting a new phase in a proud history of social housing in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Your new company are responsible for greater investment in existing and new homes in the city, currently managing and maintaining 3,300 homes.

Your new role
The overall purpose of your role involves the provision of leadership and management of the strategic delivery of asset management, leading on ensuring that all maintenance activity is carried out and completed efficiently in a timely manner and to the required quality. As part of your role, you will work with the Homes Director to further develop and implement asset management strategies, ensuring that customers have great homes that are fit for the future.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Deliver against agreed business objectives and strategic plans with strong and positive communications.
• Be an ambassador for the association, representing the association and creating a positive impression with all external stakeholders.
• Responding to a challenging external environment, exploring new opportunities and evolving internal priorities.
• Promote high performance and cross-team working both within the association and for external partners.
• Oversee financial responsibilities.
• Determine and monitor standards for performance within the team.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this critical and exciting new role, you will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

• Relevant and proven experience in a senior role within assets / maintenance, or a property field.
• Experience managing a multifunctional team.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of decarbonisation.
• Knowledge of new strategic asset management principles and the ability to apply them.
• Experience in providing an effective stock condition and energy performance.
• Experience in procuring and managing property investment programmes driving value for money.
• Providing a clear informed, and objective advice on strategic issues.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be entitled to a fantastic wide range of benefits:

• 30 days annual leave + 7 bank holidays.
• Carry-over of annual leave.
• Ability to buy 5 additional days leave.
• The ability to take 1 days leave to undertake voluntary work or work which benefits the community.
• SMART working, encouraging work-life balance.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption, paternity, parental leave, time off for dependants, flexible working requests.
• Company sick pay.
• £700 per year health and well-being flexible benefit.
• Employee loan.
• Independent financial advice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Fresh fruit available in the office.
• A salary of £68,250.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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IT Test Manager

£65,000-£70,000

Fully remote (UK based)

Permanent

Are you a passionate and skilled IT Test Manager who enjoys creating and owning test strategies and plans? Do you like to be hands on and hold solid experience in various testing tools and methods? If yes, then I have an exciting opportunity for you!

The role

The IT Test Manager has the responsibility to lead all testing activity for IT Projects. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the testing strategy. You will define, drive and manage the test delivery within the project, agreeing and assuring third-party testing as necessary. The role will be the principal point of contact for communication and reporting on testing progress, acting as the escalation point for testing issues.

Working closely with technical and business stakeholders the IT Test Manager will ensure appropriate test coverage and test traceability, prioritising and directing test efforts to address and mitigate the risks presented by the system under test. You will also manage the testing team and coordinate with other project stakeholders.

Key accountabilities

• Test Strategy: Informed by technical and business stakeholders, develop and maintain a test strategy which defines the test phases required, the test tools & techniques to employ, test artefacts and test approach in alignment with the project objectives and business goals.
• Test Planning: Collaborate with project stakeholders to create and sign off detailed test plans, including scope, objectives, resources, tools and timelines.
• Team Leadership: Where appropriate, externally recruit or select internally test team members. Lead and mentor a team of testers externally/internally, setting clear expectations and providing guidance to ensure efficient test creation/execution.
• Test Creation: Enable and supervise the creation of test conditions from requirements, record test traceability and incorporate those conditions into appropriate tests.
• Test Execution: Oversee the execution of test cases, ensuring appropriate coverage of functional, non-functional, and regression testing.
• Defect Management: Define and document the defect management approach and tooling. Identify, track, and manage defects, working closely with business stakeholders' development teams to prioritize and resolve issues.
• Automation: Promote and implement test automation where available and appropriate to improve the speed and efficiency of releases/patches.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, including quality gates.
• Reporting: Provide regular status reports on testing progress, issues, and test coverage to project stakeholders. Deliver detailed end-of-phase reports and final test-completion reports for business sign-off.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate testing risks via a risk log, ensuring that potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Third-party testing. Review and agree all key test artefacts including strategy, plan, test evidence to assure third-party delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies, staying in line with industry best practices.

This is not an exhaustive list and as such you will be expected to carry out any other duties as may be specified by the manager from time to time. This profile is non-contractual.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience as a Test Manager, Test Lead, or a similar role, preferably in the IT industry
• Proficient in various testing tools and methods, such as ISTQB, ISEB, PMP, QAI, 9001, ISO, HP, CAPM, SILK, or ALM
• Strong knowledge of test management processes, design techniques, and best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail, quality-oriented, and customer-focused
• Significant experience ( >3 years) assuring third-party suppliers.
• Experience and expertise in both risk management and risk-based testing.
• Experience managing both automation and load/performance test tools/teams.
• Experience leading a team through the complete SDLC.
• Experienced facilitator of meetings, workshops and test forums.
• Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies, agile certification preferred.
• Project management experience and qualification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Other

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, this client offers training, development and progression opportunities. All travel for sessions will be reimbursed, and you will have access to the full range of Wellbeing benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time)
• Pension Scheme
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Plus much more…

Essential Criteria:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience as a Test Manager, Test Lead, or a similar role, preferably in the IT industry
• Proficient in various testing tools and methods, such as ISTQB, ISEB, PMP, QAI, 9001, ISO, HP, CAPM, SILK, or ALM
• Strong knowledge of test management processes, design techniques, and best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail, quality-oriented, and customer-focused
• Significant experience ( >3 years) assuring third-party suppliers.
• Experience and expertise in both risk management and risk-based testing.
• Experience managing both automation and load/performance test tools/teams.
• Experience leading a team through the complete SDLC.
• Experienced facilitator of meetings, workshops and test forums.
• Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies, agile certification preferred.
• Project management experience and qualification (PMP, PRINCE2)


Diversity and Inclusion:
My client aims to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. This client offers an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Deputy Care Home Manager - Required Pemberley Manor Care & Nursing Home, Orpington BR5 3AD, Part of The Country Court Family
Hours 44 hours per week, working weekends on rota ( 3 x shifts on the floor & 1 supernumerary shift)
Pemberley Manor Care & Nursing Home situated in Orpington, is a warm & friendly nursing home with 60 bedrooms. Our dedicated team led by the Manager offers round-the-clock support, making life comfortable and enjoyable for the residents.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE DEPUTY MANAGER ROLE
Within your role as the Deputy Care Manager you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Here are some of the responsibilities:

Responsible for monitoring standards of care delivered by qualified and unqualified care staff..
Prepare the staff duty rota to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times.
Responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
Act as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are promptly investigated and dealt with appropriately.
Liaise with the Home Manager across the range of operational activity to be able to assume responsibility for managing the Home during the manager’s scheduled and unscheduled absences.
Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and action all reasonable work instructions promptly.

Please note: This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties and you will be required to cover some shifts on the floor as required night or day.
ABOUT YOU
You will support the Home Manager across all aspects of Home Management, providing a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and their visitors, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives:

You will already be a Deputy Manager or have at least 2 years’ experience as a or Team Leader in Care
Have strong leadership skills & are highly motivated
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have strong written & verbal communication skills
Experience of working with people with Dementia
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care
Have an NVQ Level 5 is a great advantage or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Deputy Care Home Manager role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.

Are you looking for a change in your clinical career?
Do you have a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of crew?
Do you have an eye for detail and a desire to improve the way things are done to make delivery of great care more effective, and more efficient?
It’s an exciting time to be joining the cruise industry with our beautiful fleet back into service and sailing around the world with our guests. We are now strengthening our Health Services team with an Assistant Manager position.

The successful candidate will be clinically qualified and currently registered with the appropriate organisation. You will have experience of working on cruise ships, or running health services operations in the cruise industry. Furthermore, you will be able to demonstrate the passion you have for our crew and how we ensure their health and wellbeing, as well as prove how you improve operational effectiveness across a variety of areas in Health Services.

You will be supported to work flexibly from home, with an expectation to work from the office in Ipswich monthly, as well as travel on our ships supporting the onboard teams and processes. You must be able to support the 24/7/365 on-call provision within the team.


Welcome to The Olsen Way
In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.
There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.
But this is not for us
We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.
Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.
Where the journey is as important as the destination.
In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.
It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds. But we never will.
Because this is our way. The Olsen Way

Our Values:
We are caring - “We trust and care for each other, our guests and our environment”
Always deliver a warm and friendly welcome, Always make time to listen, Look out for each other’s safety, security and well-being, Strive to help protect the environment for future generations.
We are positive - “We live and share a positive attitude”
Motivate each other with positive energy, Always see the opportunities in new ideas, Believe it’s better to learn than never try, Always look for ways to add value and make a difference.
We are real - “We are always ourselves and respect others”
Bring our real selves to work and perform, Respect and embrace all our different personalities and cultures, Have the courage to admit when we are wrong and have the strength to act on it, Have a voice and encourage open, honest communication.
We are a team - “We are more than a team; we are a family”
Share experiences and learn from each other, Adapt, respond and pull together to drive results, Together we recognise and celebrate our achievements.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offer a wide range of benefits including: BUPA medical, Life Assurance, discounted holidays and cruises plus retail discounts and cash back incentives through our MyBenefits scheme. Attached to this advert you will find a detailed Job Profile and an overview of the staff benefits we offer.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.