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Leah  Bartle

Leah Bartle

Coleford ,Gloucestershire

Summary

Experienced Deputy Home Manager with a proven ability to lead services in line with CQC fundamental standards, ensuring safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led care delivery. Demonstrates strong operational oversight, maintaining full occupancy while embedding a culture of person-centred care, dignity, and compassion for all residents.

Highly competent in regulatory compliance, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and health and safety governance, with visible leadership that promotes accountability and continuous improvement. Extensive experience in workforce management, including recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and performance management, ensuring staff competency and compliance with statutory and mandatory requirements.

Possesses a comprehensive understanding of clinical governance, medication management, dementia and palliative care, with a strong commitment to quality assurance, audit processes, and risk management. Having progressed from Carer to Deputy Home Manager, I bring a well-rounded, hands-on leadership style, resilience, and adaptability, with clear ambition and readiness to step into a Registered Manager role and drive service excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Deputy Home Manager

OSJCT
Coleford , Gloucestershire
04.2015 - Current
  • Improved resident satisfaction with consistent monitoring and adjustment of care strategies.
  • Liaised with medical professionals for health assessments of new residents
  • Developed strong relationships with external agencies to secure resources required for optimal running of the home. Including GP, District Nurses, Psychiatrists, OT, Physio.
  • Organising visits with family for residents happiness and person centred care.
  • Compiled monthly reports to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Assisted with budget planning which aided in financial efficiency of the home operations.
  • Conducted internal audits regularly, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
  • Strengthened community relations through participation in local events as a representative of the home.
  • Fostered a positive work environment to boost employee morale and productivity.
  • Ensured high-quality care for residents by conducting regular staff training sessions.

Carer assistant

Hazelhurst Nursing Home
Ross on Wye, Herefordshire
07.2008 - 03.2015
  • Maintained cleanliness of living areas, resulting in a safe environment.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
  • Promoted independence for individuals through assistance with daily tasks.
  • Assisted patients at mealtimes, encouraging balanced diets.
  • Offered emotional support to patients during difficult times.
  • Assisted in scheduling appointments with doctors or other healthcare specialists.
  • Followed infection control policies strictly to minimise risks.
  • Provided care for elderly patients, promoting their dignity and respect.
  • Demonstrated empathy towards patients; fostering trustful relationships.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene to ensure health and wellbeing.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science

Hartpury College
Gloucester
07.2003 - 07.2005

A-Levels - Maths, English, Science, Biology, Chemistry

Hartpury College
Gloucester
09.2005 - 07.2007

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

Skills for Care and Development
Herefordshire
09.2008 - 09.2009

NVQ Level 3 - Health And Social Care

Skills for Care and Development
Hereford, Herefordshire
09.2012 - 02.2013

NVQ Level 4 - Adult Care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
10.2022 - 09.2023

NVQ Level 5 - Adult Care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
10.2024 - 06.2025

Skills


  • CQC policy compliance
  • Visible leadership
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Recruitment and training
  • Regulatory/Legal compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Palliative care understanding
  • Medication administration guidelines
  • Palliative care knowledge
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • Medication Administration
  • Understanding dementia care

Affiliations

  • I enjoy spending time with my family, which includes my partner and daughter. We enjoy taking the dogs for a walk and spending time outside. Family time is very important to me.

Timeline

NVQ Level 5 - Adult Care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
10.2024 - 06.2025

NVQ Level 4 - Adult Care

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
10.2022 - 09.2023

Deputy Home Manager

OSJCT
04.2015 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Health And Social Care

Skills for Care and Development
09.2012 - 02.2013

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

Skills for Care and Development
09.2008 - 09.2009

Carer assistant

Hazelhurst Nursing Home
07.2008 - 03.2015

A-Levels - Maths, English, Science, Biology, Chemistry

Hartpury College
09.2005 - 07.2007

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science

Hartpury College
07.2003 - 07.2005
Leah Bartle