Clinical Deputy Home Manager

Location: Poole

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Care South is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to residents in our homes. We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Deputy Home Manager to join our team and help lead one of our welcoming residential homes.

As Clinical Deputy Home Manager, you will support the Home Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and safety. You will provide leadership, guidance and supervision to the care team, and take full responsibility for the home in the Manager’s absence. You will also be required to maintain an active NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code at all times.

• Support the Home Manager in leadership and development
• Oversee assessments for prospective residents
• Provide supervision and direction to care teams
• Promote a culture of learning, safety and continuous improvement
• Liaise with social care regulators and local authorities to ensure satisfactory standards are maintained
• Assist in maintaining quality control throughout the home
• Actively promote the services provided by the home
• Ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of care consistent with the requirements of CQC and Funding Authorities
• Ensure all aspects of record keeping are maintained in line with current legislation and the policies and procedures of Care South

• Be currently working at Care Team Leader level or above
• Have an active NMC Registration
• Have experience in a residential care setting
• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills
• Be passionate about person-centred care

• Key Performance Partnership Bonus
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Career development and industry‑recognised qualifications
• NMC pin fees paid (where applicable)
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• Flexible working hours and competitive pay
• Free DBS check, life insurance and contributory pension scheme

We live by our HEART values:
Honesty, Excellence, Approachable, Respect and Teamwork. These guide everything we do – from compassionate care to creating joyful moments through Food, Fun and Friendship.

• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship

If you’re kind, caring and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of something truly special at Care South.

People | Passion | Purpose

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their families on  As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit

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