Deputy Manager

Meridian Business Support; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Norwich seeks an experienced Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have senior care experience, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, and the ability to lead a care team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 and opportunities for professional development. Passionate and approachable individuals ready to make a significant impact are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive management team

Impact within a well-established home

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Carer, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager in residential or dementia care.
• Confident in leading teams and driving high standards.
• Knowledgeable of CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead and mentor the care team.
• Ensure regulatory standards are met.
• Build relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Deputy Manager – Residential Care Home
Location: Brooke, Norwich
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? I’m supporting a respected residential care home in the picturesque town of Brooke, Norwich, who are looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong senior care experience who’s passionate about providing exceptional standards of care.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred care is consistently delivered.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring the care team
• Supporting with care planning and compliance
• Completing audits
• Ensuring regulatory standards are met
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals

About You

I’m looking for someone who is an experienced Senior Carer, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager within residential or dementia care, confident in leading teams and driving high standards, and knowledgeable of CQC regulations. You’ll be passionate, approachable, and committed to delivering outstanding care.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential;
• Level 5 is desirable or you should be willing to work towards it.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary of £35,000
• A supportive management team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine impact within a well‑established home

If you’re a motivated, compassionate leader looking for your next opportunity, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply today

or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.