Deputy Manager - Residential Care Home

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join the leadership team within a residential care home. This is a full-time managerial position supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high-quality care, strong governance and a positive working culture.
We are seeking a confident and compassionate care professional with previous senior-level experience within a care setting. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of CQC regulations and adult social care standards, alongside excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager

• Support the Registered Manager in all aspects of operational management and regulatory compliance.
• Cover the Registered Manager when they are on annual leave or not in the office.
• Provide leadership, supervision and guidance to care staff.
• Complete care planning, audits, assessments and quality monitoring.
• Ensure safe, effective and person-centred care delivery.
• Lead by example during floor shifts, promoting best practice and supporting staff.
• Contribute to staff training, development and performance management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold CQC standards.
• Act as a point of contact for families, professionals and external agencies.
• Support recruitment and HR processes.
• Assist with safeguarding, incident management and risk assessments.
• Administer medication within a busy care home environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a senior care role, such as Senior Carer, Team Leader, Deputy Manager or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years' senior care experience.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and adult social care standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and cover additional shifts when required for the needs of the home.
• Compassionate, professional and committed to high-quality care.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification as a minimum; Level 4 or 5 preferred, or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in auditing within a care home setting.
• Experience with CQC compliance at managerial level.
• Extensive experience administering medication in a busy care home environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Supportive management team and positive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Structured leadership responsibilities with protected managerial time.

If you are interested in this position, please apply, or for more information contactEmma Heath at Domus Recruitment.
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