Care Home Deputy Manager

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Horncastle is seeking an experienced Care Home Deputy Manager to ensure exceptional care delivery. This full-time position involves supporting the Registered Manager and leading the care team. Candidates should have a strong background in care home management and a commitment to maintaining high standards. Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, with various benefits including ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Ongoing paid training and development

28 days annual leave

Life assurance up to £10,000

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a care home environment.
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement in care.
• Experience working within CQC-regulated services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations.
• Oversee quality and compliance in care standards.
• Lead and mentor the care team for best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of CQC standards

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Level 4 or Level 5 qualification

Nursing or Social Work degree

Job description

Care Home Deputy Manager – Thimbleby Court

Location: Horncastle
Service Type: Residential, Dementia & Respite Care
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for delivering exceptional support to older adults? Thimbleby Court, a well-established care home in Horncastle, is seeking a dedicated Care Home Deputy Manager to join our leadership team.

As Care Home Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care across our residential, dementia, and respite services. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you’ll provide day-to-day leadership to our staff team, supporting them to deliver person-centred, safe and compassionate care.

What We’re Looking For:

• A confident and proactive leader with proven experience within a care home environment.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulatory standards, auditing processes, and all aspects of compliance.
• A commitment to driving continuous improvement and maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and external professionals.
• Someone who is organised, resilient, and able to manage a busy and varied workload.

Qualifications Required:

• Level 3 Health & Social Care (minimum) – Level 4 or Level 5 qualification desirable, or willingness to work towards it, or a Nursing or Social Work degree (or equivalent)
• Up-to-date safeguarding, medication management, and infection control training.
• Demonstrable experience working within CQC-regulated care home services.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the care home.
• Oversee quality, compliance, care planning, and internal audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the care team to ensure best practice.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for all residents.
• Ensure regulatory and organisational standards are consistently met and exceeded.

Benefits & Perks

• Ongoing paid-for training & development, including industry-recognised qualifications.
• 28 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays).
• An extra day of annual leave for every year of service (up to a maximum of 5).
• Your birthday off (after successful probation period).
• Life assurance covering up to £10,000 (subject to scheme T&C's).
• Cycle2work scheme, healthcare cash plan, and company pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support with wellbeing, finances, and family life.
• Blue Light Card reimbursement.
• Employee Rewards and Recognition schemes through our Glenholme Awards.

Why Join Thimbleby Court?

• A friendly, supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a home with a strong community reputation.

If you’re passionate about high‑quality care and ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of outstanding care at Thimbleby Court.

About Thimbleby Court

Nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Thimbleby Court is a beacon of refined residential care for older individuals.

Our ethos at Thimbleby Court is holistic. It’s not merely about care; it’s about understanding, empathy, and connection. Residents play an instrumental role in shaping their care journey, and the importance of family, community, and friendship is deeply embedded in our core.

Prioritising safety, we have implemented advanced nurse call systems throughout the home. Our vibrant Bistro stands as the heart of our home, branching out to an alfresco patio and the evocative “High Street”. Here, residents can indulge in the charm of the “Open All Hours” shop, converse at the “Tipsey Piglet” pub, and rejuvenate at the “Cuts n Curls” salon.

Our 58 spacious en‑suite rooms, curated with elegance and warmth, many open onto intimate balconies facing the serene central courtyard. Each room is a cocoon of comfort, tastefully furnished and adorned in vibrant hues.

This role requires an enhanced DBS.