Deputy Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension matching 7%

Aviva Digicare+ health support

Company-paid life insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Training and career development

Flexible working

Free meals

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Deputy Manager for Juniper House Residential Care Home in Worcester. The role supports the Home Manager in daily running and leads a team to provide personalised care in a busy care environment.

With 40 hours per week and a salary of £40,144 per annum, the post includes a comprehensive package and opportunities for training and development within a not-for-profit 'Investors in People' recognised care group.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead and guide colleagues to deliver personalised, high-quality care.
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Take an active role in social and leisure activities that enrich daily life.

Skills

Clinical experience in nursing

Supportive leadership style

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Full driving licence (desirable)

Job description

• 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 work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
• 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
• Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be 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 Juniper House Residential Care Home, 2 Oak View Way Worcester, WR2 5FJ £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 Juniper House Residential Care Home in 2 Oak View Way Worcester, WR2 5FJ. 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 recognised for the difference you make. We're proudly Investors 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 personalised, 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
• 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
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements