Deputy Home Manager

Bright Selection Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Selection is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a welcoming, 28-bed residential dementia care home in Maidstone, rated Good across all five CQC assessment areas in July 2026. This role combines management responsibilities with hands-on care, with 22 office hours and 22 hours working senior care shifts each week, including alternate weekends.

What We're Looking For: background in residential care with dementia care knowledge; experience leading and supporting a care team; strong

Qualifications

• Background in residential care with understanding of dementia care.
• Experience leading and supporting a care team.
• Strong communication, safeguarding and understanding of CQC standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day running.
• Lead senior care shifts and ensure personalised care.
• Supervise and mentor the care team.
• Maintain care plans and records; support audits.
• Build relationships with residents, families and visiting professionals.

Skills

Residential care experience

Dementia care understanding

Leadership & team support

Job description

Are you a Deputy Manager looking for a new opportunity, or a strong Team Leader or Senior Carer ready to take the next step?

Bright Selection is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a welcoming, 28-bed residential dementia care home in Maidstone, rated Good across all five CQC assessment areas in July 2026.

This role combines management responsibilities with hands-on care, with 22 office hours and 22 hours working senior care shifts each week, including alternate weekends.

What We're Looking For:

• A background in residential care, with a good understanding of dementia care
• Previous responsibility for leading and supporting a care team
• A confident, approachable manner and strong communication skills
• A sound understanding of care standards, safeguarding and CQC requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead senior care shifts, ensuring residents receive personalised care
• Supervise, mentor and support the care team
• Maintain accurate care plans and records, supporting audits and quality checks
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and visiting professionals

What We Offer:

• Salary of £35,000 per annum
• A varied working week combining office duties and senior care shifts
• The chance to help maintain high standards in a smaller residential dementia home