Deputy Manager

New Way Recruitment; Elstead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Senior leadership team

Career progression

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Recognition programmes

Professional development

Free on-site parking

Meals on duty

Job summary

New Way Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Manager for a luxury elderly care service in the United Kingdom. You will support the Registered Manager, lead care, nursing and support teams, and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents, including those with dementia.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, governance, staff development, and continuous improvement in a supportive, team-focused environment, with opportunities for career progression and training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Unit Manager or similar senior care leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of elderly care, nursing care and dementia care services.
• Sound understanding of CQC regulations and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional resident outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, resilient and committed to continuous improvement.
• Relevant health and social care qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall management and performance of the service.
• Provide strong, visible leadership to care, nursing and support teams.
• Ensure exceptional, person-centred care is delivered consistently to all residents.
• Monitor care quality, governance and compliance against regulatory requirements.
• Lead by example in promoting dignity, respect, independence and choice.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision and development of staff.
• Assist with audits, quality assurance processes and continuous improvement plans.
• Manage staffing levels effectively, ensuring safe and responsive care delivery.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Support occupancy growth through excellent resident and family experiences.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Health and social care qualification

Job description

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced care leader ready to take the next step in your management career? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join a well-established, luxury elderly care service, supporting high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior-level care professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional resident outcomes, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement within a person-centred environment.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day leadership of the service, ensuring outstanding standards of care, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

What's on Offer?

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing management development programmes
  
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
  
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
  
• Generous annual leave entitlement
  
• Employee wellbeing and support initiatives
  
• Recognition and reward programmes
  
• Access to specialist training and professional development
  
• Free on-site parking
  
• Meals provided whilst on duty
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall management and performance of the service
  
• Provide strong, visible leadership to care, nursing and support teams
  
• Ensure exceptional, person-centred care is delivered consistently to all residents
  
• Monitor care quality, governance and compliance against regulatory requirements
  
• Lead by example in promoting dignity, respect, independence and choice
  
• Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision and development of staff
  
• Assist with audits, quality assurance processes and continuous improvement plans
  
• Manage staffing levels effectively, ensuring safe and responsive care delivery
  
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals
  
• Support occupancy growth through excellent resident and family experiences
  
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence
  

About You

• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Unit Manager or similar senior care leadership role
  
• Strong knowledge of elderly care, nursing care and dementia care services
  
• Sound understanding of CQC regulations and quality standards
  
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams
  
• Passionate about delivering exceptional resident outcomes
  
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  
• Flexible, resilient and committed to continuous improvement
  
• Relevant health and social care qualification desirable