Deputy Home Manager

Deputy Home Manager Elderly Care Home Up to £42,000
Full-Time 37.5 Hours per Week Leadership Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Deputy Home Manager to help lead the way, in their beautiful brand-new elderly residential care home. The ideal candidate will be experienced in care home leadership, passionate about person-centred support, and confident navigating safeguarding responsibilities and CQC compliance.

As Deputy Home Manager, you'll support the Home Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring a safe, caring, and empowering environment for residents. You'll lead a team of care professionals and work closely with families and external agencies to maintain exceptional care standards.

Please note that this role DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Deputy Home Manager or in a similar senior care role
• Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding practices
• Experience working with elderly client group
• Strong leadership and communication skills

What's on Offer?:

• Company pension
• Free DBS check
• Blue Light Card
• Life assurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Home Manager in the operational leadership of the care home
• Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding protocols
• Lead and mentor care staff, supporting supervision and professional development
• Establish and action referral pathways for safeguarding adults and concerns of abuse
• Participate in recruitment, staff training, and performance reviews
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families, and health & social care professionals

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.