care home deputy manager
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus pension and benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | West Byfleet, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Grace james Recruitment ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | s5 |
Summary
Position: Deputy care Home Manager
Residential and dementia care
Location: West Byfleet KT14
Salary: c60k per annum plus benefits and pension
My client is a very well regarded and stunning 60 bed residential and dementia care home. Rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the home delivers high-quality residential and dementia care and benefits from a strong and well-established reputation within the local community.
The home is part of a growing portfolio of luxury homes owned by a highly regarded elderly care provider
The successful candidate will lead an established service, supported by an experienced team of unit managers and carers and supported by a super home manager .
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Support the Home Manager in the effective leadership of the care home, promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and person-centred care.
Assist in ensuring compliance with CQC standards, health and safety legislation, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the staff team, ensuring effective recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing training.
Lead shifts and act as the senior decision-maker in the absence of the Home Manager.
Contribute to the development and review of personalised care plans, with a particular focus on dementia care and the needs of older people.
Support safeguarding procedures, ensuring a proactive safeguarding culture throughout the home.
Oversee safe and effective medication management in line with policy and legal requirements.
Assist with budget monitoring and occupancy growth by ensuring a high standard of care and positive reputation within the community.
Build strong and trusting relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the preparation and success of CQC inspections and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements (Essential)
Proven experience in a supervisory or deputy management role within a care home setting.
NVQ Level 4/5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection processes.
Demonstrated ability in safeguarding, dementia care, and person-centred planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Strong IT skills, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel.
Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
Enhanced DBS check required.
Residential and dementia care
Location: West Byfleet KT14
Salary: c60k per annum plus benefits and pension
My client is a very well regarded and stunning 60 bed residential and dementia care home. Rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the home delivers high-quality residential and dementia care and benefits from a strong and well-established reputation within the local community.
The home is part of a growing portfolio of luxury homes owned by a highly regarded elderly care provider
The successful candidate will lead an established service, supported by an experienced team of unit managers and carers and supported by a super home manager .
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Support the Home Manager in the effective leadership of the care home, promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and person-centred care.
Assist in ensuring compliance with CQC standards, health and safety legislation, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the staff team, ensuring effective recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing training.
Lead shifts and act as the senior decision-maker in the absence of the Home Manager.
Contribute to the development and review of personalised care plans, with a particular focus on dementia care and the needs of older people.
Support safeguarding procedures, ensuring a proactive safeguarding culture throughout the home.
Oversee safe and effective medication management in line with policy and legal requirements.
Assist with budget monitoring and occupancy growth by ensuring a high standard of care and positive reputation within the community.
Build strong and trusting relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the preparation and success of CQC inspections and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements (Essential)
Proven experience in a supervisory or deputy management role within a care home setting.
NVQ Level 4/5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection processes.
Demonstrated ability in safeguarding, dementia care, and person-centred planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Strong IT skills, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel.
Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
Enhanced DBS check required.