Deputy Home Manager

Bright Selection Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Selection Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Deputy Care Home Manager to support the General Manager, lead a dedicated team and uphold exceptional standards of care within a luxury home just outside Oxford.

The role welcomes candidates from clinical or non-clinical backgrounds, focusing on leadership, operational delivery and compliant, resident‑centred care, with a pattern Mon-Fri and on-call every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good understanding of CQC regulations, compliance and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated team to deliver exceptional standards of care.
• Promote a positive, supportive and high-performing working environment.
• Ensure high standards of quality, compliance and resident satisfaction are met.
• Support recruitment, staff development and performance management.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Play a key role in the continued success and development of the home.

Skills

Leadership

People management

CQC knowledge

Communication skills

Quality standards

Job description

Deputy Home Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Salary c£58,000pa

Monday to Friday | Clinical or Non-Clinical Background Considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Care Home Manager to join a well-established, award-winning luxury care home just outside Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, growing care group recognised for delivering exceptional standards of care within beautiful, purpose-built surroundings.

We are looking for a confident, experienced and passionate leader who can support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, inspire a high-performing team and ensure residents receive the very best care and experience.

The position is open to candidates from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, with the key focus being on strong leadership, operational experience and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
• Leading, motivating and developing a dedicated team to deliver exceptional standards of care.
• Promoting a positive, supportive and high-performing working environment.
• Ensuring high standards of quality, compliance and resident satisfaction are consistently maintained.
• Supporting recruitment, staff development and performance management.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Playing a key role in the continued success and development of the home.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Head of Care or similar senior leadership position within a care home environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A good understanding of CQC regulations, compliance and quality standards.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on and supportive management approach.
• A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional person‑centred care.

Salary & Working Hours

• Salary: £58,000 per annum
• Location: Oxford region
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet the needs of the home
• On-call: Every other weekend
• Background: Clinical or non-clinical candidates considered