Deputy Manager | Residential & Dementia Care Home

Deputy Manager | Residential & Dementia Care Home

Location: Chorley

Salary: £45,000 per annum (potentially negotiable for the right candidate)

Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with an established elderly care provider who are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join the senior leadership team at one of their modern residential and dementia care homes in Lancashire.

This purpose-built service provides high-quality residential, dementia and respite care within a welcoming, community-focused environment. Since opening, the home has built an excellent reputation for delivering person-centred care, achieving strong occupancy levels and creating a positive culture for both residents and colleagues.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager looking to join a supportive organisation that places a real emphasis on leadership, quality of care and employee development.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operational leadership of the home.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Provide visible leadership and support to Team Leaders, Senior Carers and Care Assistants.
• Drive high standards of care, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead audits, quality improvement initiatives and continuous service development.
• Support recruitment, induction, retention and development of colleagues.
• Build strong relationships with residents, relatives and external professionals.
• Promote a warm, person-centred culture where residents and their families feel valued and supported.
• Help oversee a large staff team within a busy, high-quality care environment.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

• At least 2 years previous experience as a Deputy Manager in an elderly residential setting  
• Experience working within elderly residential and/or dementia care.
• A strong understanding of CQC regulations, governance and quality standards.
• Previous experience leading and developing care teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Confidence managing large teams and building positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding person-centred care.

What's on Offer

• 37.5 hours per week (typically Monday-Friday).
• Predominantly supernumerary role.
• Supportive Registered Manager and established senior leadership team.
• Modern, purpose-built care home.
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation with genuine career progression.
• Competitive salary with flexibility for the right individual.

Interview Process

Stage 1: Initial screening interview.

Stage 2: Final interview with the Registered Manager.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 voucher of your choice or a charity donation for every successful candidate recommended by you.

Contact

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Lily Bulbeck on 02393 874321 or 07921 588667. Alternatively, send an up-to-date CV to [email protected].