Deputy Manager

Sanctuary Group; Newquay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Life insurance

Parental leave

Annual leave purchase

Training and development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Care in Newquay is seeking a Deputy Manager at Penberthy House Residential Care Home to lead the team and oversee daily operations.

You will work 40 hours per week, manage care delivery, support residents and families, and drive a compassionate, person-centred culture across the home. A nursing background and leadership experience are beneficial, with the role offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience in a care setting.
• Clinical nursing experience is advantageous.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a residential care home.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day running of the home
• Lead and guide colleagues to deliver personalized, high-quality care
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Take an active role in social and leisure activities that enrich daily life
• Help shape a kind, positive and supportive culture across the home
• Clinical experience in a nursing setting
• Supportive leadership style that brings out the best in others
• Warm, approachable and able to build strong relationships
• Confidence working as part of a team in a busy care environment
• Full driving licence, with access to a vehicle desirable

Skills

Leadership

Nursing experience

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Management)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £40,144.00 per annum

Requisition: 229634

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Deputy Manager

Penberthy House Residential Care Home, 111 Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2BT

£40,144.00 per annum

40 hours per week

Inclusion is at the heart of Sanctuary Care

We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Deputy Manager to our friendly team at Penberthy House Residential Care Home in 111 Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2BT. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be reper annum cognised for the difference you make.

We're proudlyInvestors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead and guide colleagues to deliver personalized, high-quality care
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Take an active role in social and leisure activities that enrich daily life
• Help shape a kind, positive and supportive culture across the home
• Clinical experience in a nursing setting
• Supportive leadership style that brings out the best in others
• Warm, approachable and able to build strong relationships
• Confidence working as part of a team in a busy care environment
• Full driving licence, with access to a vehicle desirable

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a pension matched up to 7%, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.