Deputy Manager - Fallowfield

Overview

Deputy Care Home Manager
Location: Fallowfield, Manchester
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 per annum

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Care Home Manager to join a purpose-built residential care setting in Manchester. The home provides high-quality care in a supportive environment for a small group of residents, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to take a leadership role in a close-knit team. This role is ideal for a senior care professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, leading teams, and maintaining compliance.

• 2 care shifts per week: 8:00am – 8:00pm; 8:00am – 3:00pm
• 2 supernumerary days per week: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 1 full weekend per month

As Deputy Care Home Manager, you will support the home manager in the daily operations and help ensure excellent standards of care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring residents’ nutritional and hydration needs
• Supporting and delivering staff training
• Providing hands-on care when required
• Creating, reviewing, and managing risk assessments
• Ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Covering for the manager when needed and reporting on events
• Promoting effective communication across teams and with residents and families
• Acting as a role model for professionalism, compassion, and excellent customer service
• Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring follow-up
• Conducting staff supervision and appraisals

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or at least 3 years’ experience in a senior or management role within a registered care setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and care standards, including:
  • Health and Social Care Act 2009
  • CQC Registration Regulations 2009
  • Care Act 2014/2015
• Experience supporting day-to-day management of a care setting
• Passion for delivering high-quality care for older people
• Confident using IT systems, email, and digital communication tools
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Experience managing teams and staffing budgets

• Competitive salary: £33,000 – £36,000 per annum
• Up to 31 days’ paid leave pro rata, including bank holidays
• Access to earned pay instantly via Dayforce Wallet
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Healthcare expense cashback via Medicash
• Life assurance
• Pay progression based on skills and contribution
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shopping and savings vouchers
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts

To apply today send your updated CVs to  or call Callum on