Deputy Care Home Manager

TN United Kingdom; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Deputy Care Home Manager to join a modern, well-established residential care facility. This role involves supporting the leadership and daily operations, ensuring high standards of person-centred care, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in care management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free Meals

Free DBS

High street discounts

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay options

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care required.
• Previous supervisory experience in a care home setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations and high-quality care.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor care staff to ensure effective teamwork.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with CQC standards.

Skills

CQC regulations knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care approach

Staff supervision

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care

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Deputy Care Home Manager. Fleetwood Hall Care Home

• 37.5 hours per week
• £29,944 per annum
• Shift patterns Monday-Friday 8am – 4:15pm with occasional on-call responsibilities

Join us at Fleetwood Hall Care Home, Sandstone Care Group’s beautiful, modern residential home in Fleetwood, Lancashire.

Fleetwood Hall Care Home is a modern, well-established 62-bed residential care facility operated by Sandstone Care Group. Located near the scenic Lancashire coastline, our home offers a warm, welcoming environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on delivering outstanding person-centred care. We use the latest care planning technology and foster a culture of respect, dignity, and individuality, supporting our residents in enjoying rich and fulfilling lives.

We are seeking a motivated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the leadership and daily operations of Fleetwood Hall. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining high standards of care and helping to lead a dedicated and professional care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care
• Lead by example to promote a culture of dignity, respect, and compassion
• Supervise, coach, and mentor care staff, ensuring effective teamwork and professional development
• Assist with staff recruitment, induction, rota planning, and performance management
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and medication administration to ensure safety and compliance
• Conduct internal audits and support the home in meeting CQC standards and other regulatory requirements
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
• Respond to emergencies and participate in the on-call rota when required

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)
• Previous supervisory or deputy management experience in a care home setting
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and care planning
• Proven ability to lead and support care teams, including performance management and training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a person-centred and professional approach
• A proactive, flexible attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards of care and compliance

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.