Deputy Care Home Manager | Elderly Care

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life Assurance

Pension – 3% employer / 5% employee

Referral bonus

Annual leave

Job summary

Meadowcroft, part of SDR, is seeking a compassionate Deputy Manager to join our management team and lead the day-to-day operations of our care home in Shoreham-by-Sea. You will work closely with the Home Manager to support the care team and maintain high standards of person-centred care.

With a focus on leadership, staff development, and regulatory compliance, you will drive safe care, maintain strong resident relationships, and contribute to continuous service improvements in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Deputy Home Manager, Senior Care professional or similar leadership role within residential care.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the confidence to support, develop and motivate a care team.
• Good knowledge of CQC, safeguarding, care planning and regulatory requirements, with experience in elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the care home and providing leadership to the team.
• Leading, supporting and developing staff through supervision, mentoring, training and performance management.
• Ensuring high standards of safe, person-centred care, including care planning, medication, safeguarding and CQC compliance.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and professionals while maintaining accurate records and effective communication.
• Supporting the wider management of the home, including audits, administration, budgets, continuous improvement and management cover when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

CQC knowledge

Safeguarding

Elderly care experience

Job description

Location: Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
Salary: £36 to £40k per year, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends
Contract: Permanent

At Meadowcroft, part of SDR, we are looking for a compassionate, organised and proactive Deputy Manager to join our management team and play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of our care home.

Working closely with the Home Manager, you will help lead and support our dedicated care team, maintain high standards of care and ensure our residents receive exceptional, person-centred support. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional who is ready to develop their leadership skills, make a real difference to residents’ lives and help create a positive environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.

At Meadowcroft, our values areKindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility. These values guide the way we care for our residents and support each other.

Why this role?

Play a key leadership role within the management team at Meadowcroft

Work closely with the Home Manager to support the day-to-day running of the home

Lead, support and develop our care team

Help deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care

Make a real difference to the lives of our residents and their families

Bring your experience and ideas to help improve the service

Develop your leadership skills and progress your care career

What you'll be doing

Supporting the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the care home and providing leadership to the team.

Leading, supporting and developing staff through supervision, mentoring, training and performance management.

Ensuring high standards of safe, person-centred care, including care planning, medication, safeguarding and CQC compliance.

Building positive relationships with residents, families and professionals while maintaining accurate records and effective communication.

Supporting the wider management of the home, including audits, administration, budgets, continuous improvement and management cover when required.

What you'll need

Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Deputy Home Manager, Senior Care professional or similar leadership role within residential care.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the confidence to support, develop and motivate a care team.

Good knowledge of CQC, safeguarding, care planning and regulatory requirements, with experience in elderly care.

A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care, with a calm, organised and proactive approach.

What we offer

A balanced role with 2 x 8-hour off-the-floor days and 2 x 12-hour on-the-floor shifts

248 hours of annual leave.

Supportive and collaborative senior leadership.

A friendly, family-owned care organisation where your ideas and contribution are valued.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Company pension – 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, if eligible.

Group Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

Employee referral bonus– £200 on appointment and a further £300 at one-year anniversary (T&Cs apply)

Company sick payfollowing successful completion of probation

Please note: We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

AnEnhanced DBS checkwill be required for the successful applicant.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are appointed.

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Screening Questions

• How do you see your personal values aligning with the values of our Company?
• What specific skills and experiences do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position?
• Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship?
• Do you have any questions for us, or further information you would like to provide us with?