Deputy Care Home Manager

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Horley is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager to assist in the daily operations of a nursing home. The role involves providing high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities, mentoring staff, and ensuring safe and efficient service delivery. Candidates should have a management qualification at Diploma level 5, relevant leadership experience, and a passion for improving the lives of those in care. Competitive salary from £40,617 to £48,778 per annum, pro rata.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals who have learning disabilities.
• 2+ years of relevant line management/leadership experience.
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to drive Trust Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in day-to-day management.
• Ensure high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Mentor and supervise junior colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Management/Professional qualification at Diploma level 5

Job description

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Care Home Manager

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Rosewood is a registered care home with nursing services, accommodating up to eight individuals with learning disabilities and associated profound physical and health needs. The home is registered to perform two regulated activities:

• Providing accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care

Rosewood is a spacious, purpose‑built bungalow featuring eight large single rooms. These rooms are designed to cater to both male and female adults and include overhead tracking systems. Some rooms are also equipped with epilepsy monitoring systems, enabling us to meet the complex needs of each resident.

Our dedicated staff team comprises both nursing care professionals and support workers. They are committed to helping residents engage in active lifestyles that support their personal aspirations and life dreams.

We particularly encourage women to apply for this post as we are seeking a balance of representation of sex among our team however, any male applicants will not be disadvantaged during our recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the Home Manager in the day‑to‑day management and delivery of one of SABP's Care Homes with Nursing for adults with learning disabilities. To ensure the delivery of high‑quality care for individuals with Learning Disability and Complex Health needs, which promotes independence and dignity and positively enhances the lives of individuals in our service.

• To ensure the service operates in a safe, effective & efficient way as part of our learning disability services.
• To foster a culture that encourages and enables individuals to have an active role in identifying, planning and meeting their individual needs, and enables staff to contribute meaningfully and develop their skills and experience.
• To mentor, supervise and teach junior colleagues including Nurse Associates, particularly in relation to specific health conditions and clinical interventions.
• To lead the care for a group of complex service users.
• To participate in the recruitment, deployment and management of staff.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description.

This role would suit someone who has a passion for ensuring the smooth running of a Residential Care home service and who enjoys managing and supporting people to achieve their potential. This role would suit an individual who is committed to improving services for people with learning disabilities and maintaining staff well‑being, and can provide a regular management presence in the service. Rosewood was rated as Good by CQC at their last inspection, so the successful candidate must be passionate about maintaining high standards and making further improvements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Management/Professional qualification at Diploma level 5 (or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards this).
• Willingness to Further knowledge with Leadership and Management Courses

Experience

• Must have experience in working with people who have learning disabilities, and 2 years of relevant line management/leadership experience
• Evidence of developing user and carer involvement and developing positive relationships with commissioners.
• Evidence of supporting positive teamwork and valuing colleagues' skills and experience, as well as supporting them to develop.
• Experience in leading and support a service to ensure medications are ordered, stored and administered according to Policy. Ensure medication protocols are in place and followed
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to drive Trust Vehicles to support people out.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£40,617 to £48,778 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.