Deputy Care Home Manager

Abbeyfield Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization based in the City of London is seeking a manager for its Dementia Care Home. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role, and a passion for delivering high-quality care for older people. Key responsibilities include staff management, training, and ensuring the well-being of residents. Offering competitive pay and development opportunities, this role is essential in providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous paid leave

Free onsite parking

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role at management level.
• Knowledge of CQC Registration Regulations 2009.
• Experience in managing care homes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective recruitment, induction and management of staff.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional and hydration needs.
• Conduct staff training and provide hands-on care as needed.
• Manage risk assessments and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Communicate events regularly with management.
• Supervise staff and conduct appraisals.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Health and Social Care Act 2009

Ability to undertake day to day running of the home

Passionate about delivering high quality care

Good with information technology

Strong influencing and relationship building skills

Strong people leadership and management skills

Experience in managing staffing budgets

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Posted Thursday 27 November 2025 at 01:00

Situated in the cultural suburb of New Malden and surrounded by areas of natural beauty, easy access to public transport links and a bustling high street nearby, Abbeyfield House is a purpose built Dementia Care Home. We offer tailored and personalised packages of care, 24 hours a day to up to 36 residents at any one time. Each resident will have a beautifully furnished ensuite room, with a spacious, sensory garden and communal areas to enjoy.

Starting hourly rate of pay: £17.50-£18.60.

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• Generous paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Opportunity to apply for a 'Blue Light Card' offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that staff are effectively recruited, inducted supported and performance managed
• Monitoring the resident’s nutritional and hydration needs
• Staff training
• Delivering hands‑on care when required
• Create, manage and amend risk assessments, both at a strategic and operational level and to ensure that staff are following procedures
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Manager on events that occurred in their absence
• Ensure that key information is effectively communicated both within the own staff group and the client as required
• Act as a role model for all staff, demonstrating and ensuring professionalism, good manners, and customer service at all times
• Report to management on any items that need repair or maintenance and ensure these are followed up
• Staff supervision and appraisals.

Skills & Experience

You’ll need a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role at management or senior level within a registered service. Other key attributes are:

• Strong working knowledge of the Heath and Social Care Act 2009 (regulated activities), CQC Registration Regulations 2009, Care Act 2014/2015.
• Ability to undertake day to day running of the home under the direction of the General Manager.
• Passionate about delivering high quality care for older people.
• Good with information technology; you’ll need to use IT systems, e mail and text.
• Strong influencing and professional relationship building skills; ability to facilitate meetings or support groups.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, able to get the best out of teams.
• Experience in managing staffing budgets.

How to apply

Please click the link now to upload your CV and covering letter and be considered for interview.