Deputy Care Manager

Purosearch Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider is seeking a compassionate Deputy Manager for their new service opening in York in Spring 2026. You'll support the Registered Manager with daily operations and ensure high standards of care and compliance. The ideal candidate should have relevant leadership experience or be an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for growth. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with comprehensive training and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Free enhanced DBS check

Career progression opportunities

Health scheme

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership position preferred, but Senior Care Assistants with leadership qualities will be considered.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Lead and motivate the care team.
• Conduct care reviews with residents and families.
• Oversee daily documentation and staff meetings.

Skills

Flexible

Caring

Strong communication skills

Able to work independently

Education

Experience in Deputy or Registered Manager position

Job description

Deputy Manager – Residential Care Home (New Service Opening Spring 2026)

Location: York

Salary: £34,000 – 35,000

Job Type: Full-time

A brand-new luxury care home in York, is opening in Spring 2026, and we are looking for a compassionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join the leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service from the very beginning.

About the Home

• Our new, high-quality residential care home will offer:
• An in-house bar and restaurant-standard dining rooms
• A full beauty salon and hairdressing room
• A cinema and convenience store
• Outdoor terraces on each floor
• Beautiful landscaped gardens featuring a bowling green, allotments, and private seating areas
• All bedrooms will be spacious, fully furnished, en‑suite, and designed with premium décor.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and take full responsibility in their absence. You will uphold the values of dignity, independence, privacy, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager to ensure full compliance with health and safety and care standards
• Conducting care reviews with residents and families
• Assisting with quality assurance, audits, systems, and procedures
• Leading and motivating the care team, promoting high standards of care
• Sharing on-call duties with the management team
• Overseeing daily documentation, rotas, and staff meetings
• Communicating effectively with residents, relatives, staff, and external professionals
• Training, inducting, and supervising staff

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Flexible, caring, and compassionate
• Positive, self-motivated, and well organised
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A strong communicator
• Professional and confident in supporting and guiding junior colleagues
• Willing to undertake any necessary training
• Experience in a Deputy or Registered Manager position is preferred; however, experienced Senior Care Assistants with the right attitude and leadership qualities will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Free enhanced DBS check*
• Free uniform
• Comprehensive training and development
• Christmas working bonus
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff recognition awards
• Employee rewards app
• Health scheme
• A supportive and friendly team environment

To apply please call Shona at Purosearch on 01904570050 or email your CV to [e-mail]