Deputy Manager

Job summary

?? Deputy Manager – Residential & Dementia Care Home

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated, and compassionate Deputy Manager to support the day?to?day running of our residential and dementia care home. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Registered Manager to ensure our residents receive exceptional, person?centred care in a safe, warm, and supportive environment.

? Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the overall management of the home, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and internal policies
• Leading, supervising, and motivating the care team to deliver high?quality, person?centred care
• Overseeing care planning, risk assessments, and ensuring documentation is accurate, up?to?date, and reflective of residents’ needs
• Acting as a role model for best practice in dementia care, promoting dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement
• Managing staff rotas, allocating duties, and ensuring adequate staffing levels
• Supporting recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing development of staff
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, professionals, and external agencies
• Responding effectively to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and changes in residents’ health or wellbeing
• Ensuring medication administration and management is carried out safely and in line with policy
• Taking responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Contributing to quality assurance processes, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Helping maintain a warm, homely, and inclusive atmosphere where residents feel valued and supported

?? What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a senior care role within a residential or dementia care setting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a team
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem?solving abilities
• A solid understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and person?centred care
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine commitment to improving residents’ quality of life
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)

?? What We Offer

• Supportive leadership and a positive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact every day

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