Deputy Care Home Manager

Abbeyfield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £18.03–£19.16 per hour

31 days paid leave

Comprehensive induction

Free onsite parking

Life Assurance

Pay progression within role

Learning and career development

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Wimbledon is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager to support the team at Lee House. The role covers hands‑on care, staff training, risk assessments and day‑to‑day management under the General Manager. You’ll lead by example and ensure high‑quality care for older people.

The position is 37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri, 8am‑4pm) with a salary of £32,814.60–£34,871.20 per year, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or 3+ years in a management/senior role in a registered service.
• Knowledge of Health & Social Care Act 2009, CQC regs, and Care Act 2014/2015.
• Able to run day-to-day home operations under the General Manager.
• Commitment to high-quality care for older people.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' nutritional and hydration needs.
• Lead staff training and development.
• Deliver hands-on care when required.
• Create and manage risk assessments and ensure procedures are followed.
• Communicate with the Manager and cover when needed.
• Ensure clear information flow within staff and with clients.
• Model professionalism and customer service at all times.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to management.
• Supervise staff and conduct appraisals.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Care oversight

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Email

Text messaging

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a dedicated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the team at Lee House.

Role: Deputy Care Home Manager

Location: Lee House, 2 Lancaster Avenue, Wimbledon, London.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Pay: £32,814.60 - £34,871.20 per annum.

Contract: 37.5 hours per week, with a half an hour unpaid break per day.

The Role Of Deputy Care Home Manager

• Monitoring the resident’s nutritional and hydration needs
• Staff training
• Delivering hands-on care when required
• Create, manage and amend risk assessments, both at a strategic and operational level and to ensure that staff are following procedures
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Manager on events that occurred in their absence and stepping in to cover them where needed
• Ensure that key information is effectively communicated both within the own staff group and the client as required
• Act as a role model for all staff, demonstrating and ensuring professionalism, good manners, and customer service at all times
• Report to management on any items that need repair or maintenance and ensure these are followed up
• Staff supervision and appraisals.

Skills & Experience

• You’ll need a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role at management or senior level within a registered service.
• Strong working knowledge of the Heath and Social Care Act 2009 (regulated activities), CQC Registration Regulations 2009, Care Act 2014/2015.
• Ability to undertake day to day running of the home under the direction of the General Manager.
• Passionate about delivering high quality care for older people.
• Good with information technology; you’ll need to use IT systems, e mail and text.
• Strong influencing and professional relationship building skills; ability to facilitate meetings or support groups.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, able to get the best out of teams.
• Experience in managing staffing budgets.

Staff Benefits

• £18.03-£19.16 per hour, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Free onsite parking
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay

  You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/

  Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.