Deputy Care Home Manager

Abbeyfield Group; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in England is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality care for residents. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care and significant experience in a management capacity within a registered service. Responsibilities include staff training, monitoring residents' needs, and managing care protocols. This role offers a salary of £34,125 - £36,270 per annum along with various employee benefits including a company pension and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata

Healthcare expenses reimbursement

Life Assurance

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a management role within a registered service.
• Strong understanding of CQC Registration Regulations and Care Acts.
• Ability to run daily operations under the General Manager's direction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor nutritional and hydration needs of residents.
• Conduct staff training and deliver hands-on care when needed.
• Create and manage risk assessments.
• Communicate with management regarding events in their absence.
• Act as a role model and supervise staff performance.

Skills

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Knowledge of the Heath and Social Care Act 2009

Information technology skills

People leadership skills

Budget management experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Posted Thursday 5 February 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Friday 27 February 2026 at 00:59

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: Deputy Care Home Manager
Location: Bradbury House, Wasdale Road, Gosforth, Seascale, CA20 1AU
Hours: 37.5 Hours a week. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Pay: £34,125 - £36,270 per annum

The Role

• 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 and stepping in to cover them where needed
• 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

• Youll 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.
• 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.
• £34,125 - £36,270 per annum, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays
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• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts