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Kelly Baker

Swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

Experienced care home deputy manager committed to creating a respectful and homely environment where residents are treated with the highest regard.

An approachable, professional and supportive leader dedicated to manage team members within a residential care setting.

Skilled at building positive relationships with families, healthcare professionals and colleagues whilst striving for improvement within the service and for the best possible outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Care home deputy manager

Agincare
Swindon, Wiltshire
2007.02 - Current

Communicate with residents, families, and colleagues using clear, calm guidance daily.

Lead care teams through shifts, delegating tasks and coaching performance.

Deliver person-centred support to elderly residents with dignity and empathy.

Support individuals with dementia using structured routines and reassuring communication.

Plan care by recording needs, preferences, and risk assessments carefully.

Administer medications safely, following records, prompts, and correct administration procedures.

Liaise with families and health professionals to coordinate care plans effectively.

Solve day-to-day concerns promptly, escalating risks to senior staff when needed.

Apply safeguarding adults policies, reporting concerns and maintaining accurate documentation.

Manage performance using feedback, supervision schedules, and follow-up actions consistently.

Complete audits and evidence for CQC compliance across care services.

Recruit and retain staff by interviewing, onboarding, and maintaining engagement initiatives.

Support appraisals and coaching for staff, promoting consistency and improvement.

Track budgets with awareness of spend, resources, and care-related costs.

Education

GCSEs -

Churchfields secondary School
Swindon
1997.09 - 2022.05

NVQ Level 4 - Lead practitioner

Training Now
2025.09 -

First aid -

Training Now
/2025 -

Mental health First aid -

Training Now
/2024 -

Moving and Handling -

Training Now
/2025 -

Medication administrator -

Training Now

Food hygiene level 2 -

Training Now

Fire Marshall -

Training Now

Dementia Training -

Victoria centre

COSHH -

Training Now

Skills

Great time management

Self motivated

Strong organisation skills

Approachable

Adaptable

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Resilient

proactive communication

Patience

Reliable

Successful at leading a team

Timeline

NVQ Level 4 - Lead practitioner

Training Now
2025.09 -

Care home deputy manager

Agincare
2007.02 - Current

GCSEs -

Churchfields secondary School
1997.09 - 2022.05

First aid -

Training Now
/2025 -

Mental health First aid -

Training Now
/2024 -

Moving and Handling -

Training Now
/2025 -

Medication administrator -

Training Now

Food hygiene level 2 -

Training Now

Fire Marshall -

Training Now

Dementia Training -

Victoria centre

COSHH -

Training Now
Kelly Baker