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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a well-established care home specialising in dementia care. This is a key leadership role requiring strong operational, clinical, and people management skills to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care in line with regulatory standards.

You will work closely with the Registered Manager to drive service quality, maintain compliance, and lead a high-performing care team within a compassionate and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding frameworks, and health & safety standards.
Lead and manage care teams to consistently deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individuals living with dementia.
Oversee rota management and workforce planning, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, skill mix, and cost-effective deployment of resources.
Supervise, mentor, and develop staff through structured supervisions, appraisals, and performance management processes.
Ensure the effective development, implementation, and review of care plans, risk assessments, and support plans in line with best practice and individual needs.
Take a lead role in safeguarding, incident reporting, and investigations, ensuring timely escalation and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
Implement and maintain robust quality assurance and audit systems, driving continuous improvement across the service.
Work collaboratively with families, local authorities, commissioners, and healthcare professionals to ensure positive outcomes for service users.
Support financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and contributing to occupancy and service growth.
Participate in the on-call rota, ensuring leadership support outside of standard working hours and effective management of emergencies, complaints, and feedback.

Requirements

Proven experience in a Deputy Manager or Senior role within a care home setting, ideally with dementia care experience
Strong understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated experience in rota management and staff leadership
Excellent knowledge of care planning, risk assessment, and person-centred care delivery
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage complex situations effectively
Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards)
British national only

What We Offer

Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum
Opportunity to work within a supportive and reputable care environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities

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Published at 19-04-2026
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