Deputy Home Manager - Luxury Retirement Home

Avon Search; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 hours per week

Family-run residential home

Supportive management

Training and development

Leadership development

Meaningful impact for residents

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a luxury retirement home in Broadstone, Dorset. The role offers £29,120 per annum and 35 hours per week, with opportunities to lead a small team and oversee daily operations in a warm, family-run environment.

You will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for 17 residents, developing staff and ensuring quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care settings supporting older people.
• Previous Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Care Assistant roles with progression.
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care mandatory; Level 5 advantageous; willingness to study further.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with daily home operations.
• Lead, mentor and motivate the care team.
• Promote high-quality, person-centred care respecting each resident’s needs.
• Complete regular audits and support continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor care plans, risk assessments and documentation.
• Support medication management and safe working practices.
• Assist with staff supervision, training and development.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.
• Maintain compliance with CQC standards, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a welcoming, safe and supportive home environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Mentoring

Staff Supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Level 5 qualification (Health & Social Care)

Job description

Avon Search is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a luxury retirement home in Broadstone, Dorset. The role offers £29,120 per annum and 35 hours per week, with opportunities to lead a small team and oversee daily operations in a warm, family-run environment.

You will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for 17 residents, developing staff and ensuring quality outcomes.