Deputy Home Manager | Brand New Luxury Nursing Home
Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary £42,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced and driven Deputy Home Manager to join the leadership team for the exciting commissioning and opening of a brand-new large nursing & residential home in Melksham. This is an excellent opportunity for an established deputy to step into a flagship, purpose-built home, where you can help build the team culture, support the home's growth, and contribute to its long-term success.
As the Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the home. Because the home is launching on a phased opening model, you will play a vital role in managing shifting team dynamics, mentoring staff, and driving high standards of care from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Support with the operational management and day-to-day running of the home
- Oversee and mentor direct care teams, including the Head of Care, Care Leaders, and Night Care Leaders
- Handle team dynamics, staff motivation, and training as occupancy scales in phases
- Ensure person-centred care plans and quality compliance are consistently upheld
- Participate in the home's on-call rota and share weekend cover (approx. 1 in 4 weekends)
- Work collaboratively alongside the Home Manager, Clinical Lead, and central support functions
About You
- Proven experience as a Deputy Home Manager within a residential dementia or care home setting
- Background coming from a minimum 40 to 50-bed care home (experience with new-build commissioning is a distinct advantage)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and mentor a newly formed team
- Excellent communication, organisational, and operational management abilities
- Compassionate approach aligned with the values of a not-for-profit care provider
- Please note: This is a non-clinical deputy role; sponsorship is not available for this position.
What’s On Offer
- Base salary of £42,000 per annum
- Company pension scheme via NEST & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Annual pay review framework (historically above National Living Wage increases)
- Outstanding professional development, funded training, and clear internal progression pathways into Home Manager roles across the group
Recommendation:
Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 in vouchers of your choice or a charitable donation for each successful recommendation.
Applications
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Giulia Messina at Compass Associates on 0239 431 1075 or 07908952718 Alternatively, email your CV to [email protected]
