Deputy Care Home Manager

Are you an experienced Deputy Care Home Manager or Deputy Residential Home Manager looking for your next opportunity in Liverpool?

We are working with an established elderly care provider to recruit a non-clinical Deputy Home Manager for a large, well-established residential and dementia care home in the Liverpool area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager who enjoys being visible on the floor, supporting care teams and working closely with the Home Manager to maintain high standards of care, compliance and resident experience.

This is a non-nursing position and does not require an NMC PIN.

The Deputy Home Manager Role Working alongside the Home Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operation of the care home.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Home Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the home
Leading, motivating and developing a large care team
Maintaining high standards of person-centred residential and dementia care
Supporting care planning, assessments and resident reviews
Ensuring the home operates in line with CQC regulations and internal quality standards
Supporting safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and DoLS processes
Building positive relationships with residents, relatives and external professionals
Supporting staff supervision, performance management and development
Promoting a positive, supportive and accountable culture throughout the home
Deputising for the Home Manager when required

What We're Looking For We would particularly like to hear from experienced Deputy Managers working within residential care homes for older people.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Deputy Care Home Manager, Deputy Residential Home Manager or Senior Care Manager
Experience working within an elderly residential or dementia care setting

Experience of supporting the management of a larger care home would be advantageous
A strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act
A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or be working towards/relevant equivalent experience
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Confidence supporting care planning, audits, compliance and quality
A compassionate and resident-focused leadership style

You do not need to be a Registered Nurse for this position.

Salary & Benefits The successful Deputy Home Manager will receive:

£39,000 per annum
40-hour permanent contract
Clear opportunities for career development and progression
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee discounts across shopping, holidays, dining and technology
Employee recognition and long-service awards
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension scheme
Fully funded DBS check

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a well-established care provider in a senior position within a large residential and dementia service.

It could be particularly well suited to an experienced Deputy Residential Home Manager in Liverpool, Merseyside or the surrounding area who is looking for greater responsibility and a clear route towards becoming a Registered Home Manager in the future.

If you have experience leading teams within elderly residential care or dementia care and are looking for your next Deputy Manager opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion.