Deputy Care Home Manager

Posted Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Saturday 28 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 as a Deputy Home Manager and build a rewarding career at Hill House Care Home where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: Deputy Care Home Manager
Hill House Care Home
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Hill House is a Good CQC rated, residential care home, set in the beautiful, picturesque Devon countryside. Boasting 30 rooms, Hill House provides residential and Dementia friendly care to its residents.
Location: Hill House Dunkeswell Road, Combe Raleigh, Honiton EX14 4UQ

Hours: 37.5 Hours a week. Monday - Friday .
Salary: £34,125 per annum - £36,270 per annum

• 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 ensure that staff are following procedures
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Manager on events that occurred in their absence and step 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.
• £34,125 per annum - £36,270 per annum, 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
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• Opportunity to apply for a 'Blue Light Card' offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants etc.

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 Health 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 Home 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 rotas.

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