Posted 10 March, 2026 Hilgay Care Home logo

Deputy Manager

Hilgay Care Home West Sussex

Job details

  • Salary £36,500 per annum £36500.00 per annum Exact
  • Role Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Burgess Hill, West Sussex
  • Job Reference carehome.co.uk Deputy Manager

Job summary

We are looking for a Deputy Home Manager who will support the manager to ensure the smooth running of the service, complying with relevant regulations and procedures. The hours are 40 hours a week.

  • Work on the floor and 18-24 hours supernumeracy a week
  • Share of on-call responsibilities as part of the Deputy Manager role
  • Work closely with the Registered Manager and other members of the home to ensure continuity of information, standards and policies are effectively implemented.
  • Communicating clearly and effectively with the staff team, families and other professionals to ensure that the residents receive the best possible provision of care
  • Ensuring that all staff receive regular supervision and adhere to the policies and procedures.
  • Monitoring residents' individual care plans to ensure that the key workers have identified the physical, social and emotional needs of a person
  • Assessing new residents to come into the home, which could be any day of the week
  • To work at least one shift every other weekend.
  • Engaging with the homes face book page and putting activities which have happened on this.

Applicant Criteria:

  • Minimum 2 years as a Deputy Manager is essential
  • NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Adult Workforce Level 3, preferably Level 5
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good planning skills
  • Commitment to own professional and personal development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,500 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 12-hour shift
  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Deputy Manager: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Burgess Hill RH15: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

  • Deputy Manager: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years as a Deputy Manager is essential
  • NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Adult Workforce Level 3
  • preferably Level 5
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good planning skills
  • Commitment to own professional and personal development