Deputy Care Home Manager

Quantum Care; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend pay

In-house training

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

DBS check provided

Uniform

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for Melwood Grange in Royston. This full-time role, 37 hours per week, offers a competitive salary of £40,477 per annum and a supportive team environment in a luxury 73-bed care home.

You will work alongside the Home Manager to ensure smooth operation, deliver person-centred care, and lead the team with strong management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Deputy or Team Leader
• Leadership experience
• Level 3 or Level 4 in Health & Social Care
• Strong management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility with the Home Manager for the smooth operation of the home
• Help ensure we provide the best care for residents while maximizing quality of life

Skills

Leadership experience

Deputy/Team Leader experience

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Level 4 Health & Social Care

Job description

Deputy Home Manager

Contract: Full Time - Perm

Hour: 37 hours per week

Pay: £40,477 per annum

Shift Times: 9am to 5.30pm

Location: Desbrow Lane, Royston, SG8 7FR

Quantum Care is a noforprofit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do andMake Every Day Matter.

We are seeking a Deputy Home Manager to join our welcoming team at Melwood Grange Care Home in Royston. A luxury, 73 bed purpose-built care home set in the Hertfordshire countryside, Melwood Grange offers exceptional care in stylish surroundings, with premium facilities including a cinema, café, hair and beauty salon, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

As a Deputy Home Manager, you will provide compassionate person‑cantered care and support residents with respect and dignity to maintain independence.

What You'll Bring

• Previous Experience as a Deputy or Team Leader required
• Leadership experience
• Essential to hold a Level 3 or Level 4 in Health & Social Care
• You’ll combine relevant experience with excellent management and communication skills.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• You will be sharing responsibility with the Home Manger to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the home
• You will help to ensure we provide the best care for our residents whilst maximising the quality of their lives.

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• Firstclass inhouse training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, valuesdriven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a wellestablished organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.

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