Deputy Manager | Elderly Care Home | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent – 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Supernumerary | Shared On-Call
This role does not offer sponsorship.
Remit
Compass Associates are delighted to be supporting Exclusively with a well-established elderly care provider in the recruitment of a Deputy Manager for one of their Medium care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager or senior care professional to join an established service and work closely alongside an experienced Registered Home Manager.
Supporting the Home Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operational leadership of the service, helping to maintain high standards across care delivery, governance, compliance, staff development and resident experience.
This is a non-clinical Deputy Manager position and would suit an experienced Deputy Manager, Care Manager or senior leader who enjoys being visible within a service, developing teams and driving standards.
The home provides care for older people, including those living with dementia and more complex care needs. With an experienced Home Manager providing leadership and direction, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their management career within a supportive environment.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have previous leadership experience within an elderly care home environment and a strong understanding of delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will be a confident and approachable leader who is comfortable managing teams, supporting staff development and addressing performance issues when required.
We are looking for someone who will be visible within the home, build strong relationships with residents, relatives and staff, and work collaboratively with the Registered Home Manager to ensure the service operates effectively.
Whilst this is a non-clinical position, candidates with a clinical background or previous Clinical Deputy Manager experience may also be considered, providing they are comfortable moving into a predominantly operational leadership position.
A strong understanding of dementia care, safeguarding, care planning, governance and CQC regulations is essential.
Requirements – Essential
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Care Manager, Clinical Deputy Manager or Senior Leader within an elderly care environment.
- Strong leadership and operational management experience.
- Good understanding of CQC regulations and governance.
- Experience supporting and developing care teams.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and quality assurance.
- Experience managing staff performance, supervision and development.
- Confident managing challenging situations and difficult conversations.
- Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
- Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards this.
- Previous experience deputising for a Registered Home Manager.
- Clinical or nursing leadership experience.
- Experience supporting CQC inspections and improvement plans.
- Experience working within larger elderly care services.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Home Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the home.
- Deputise for the Registered Home Manager when required.
- Provide visible leadership and support across the service.
- Lead, coach and develop senior carers and the wider care team.
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies.
- Support audits, governance processes and continuous quality improvement.
- Oversee care planning, documentation and operational standards.
- Support recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management.
- Foster a positive culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Build effective relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
- Participate in the shared on-call management rota.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday, supernumerary position
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support towards further leadership qualifications
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Registered Home Manager
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Opportunity to join a growing organisation focused on quality and continuous improvement
- Free on-site parking
Interview Process
The recruitment process will consist of an initial telephone interview followed by a face-to-face interview with the senior leadership team.
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager, Care Manager, Clinical Deputy Manager or senior care home leader looking to take the next step in their career.
You will work closely alongside an experienced Registered Home Manager, supporting the operational leadership of the service while helping to develop the team, strengthen governance and maintain high standards of person-centred care.
The position would particularly suit someone who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day running of a home and wants the opportunity to develop further within a supportive and established management structure.
If you're looking for a Monday-to-Friday leadership position where you can genuinely influence standards, culture and resident outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy.
We offer £500 in vouchers for each successful recommendation. If you know someone who may be suitable for this opportunity, please get in touch.
Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity or would like further information, please contact:
Joshua Drewry
Recruitment Consultant | Compass Associates
Direct Dial: 02392 313043
Email: [email protected]
