Care Home Deputy Manager: Leadership & Operations

Larchwood Care Home; Braintree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing and 1

A nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Learning and development

Career progression

Refer a Friend £1,000 referral

Job summary

Larchwood Care Home in Braintree is seeking a Deputy Manager (Non-Clinical) to lead day-to-day operations and ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance. You will oversee care delivery, staff performance and quality audits, reporting to the Home Manager and regional teams.

The role offers opportunities for training, progression and leadership development within a well-structured, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• Proven experience in a senior care or leadership role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience supporting audits, compliance and service standards
• Medication administration and auditing experience
• Ability to manage operations, priorities and team performance
• A professional, organised and resident focused approach

Responsibilities

• Oversee care delivery, staff performance and daily operations
• Support audits, monitor quality and contribute to continuous improvement
• Provide visible leadership to the care team and mentor staff
• Act as Deputy to the Home Manager and ensure continuity in leadership
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Audits & compliance

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Larchwood Care Home in Braintree is seeking a Deputy Manager (Non-Clinical) to lead day-to-day operations and ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance. You will oversee care delivery, staff performance and quality audits, reporting to the Home Manager and regional teams.

The role offers opportunities for training, progression and leadership development within a well-structured, supportive environment.