Deputy Manager - Care Home

Find.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Find. in Maidstone is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager and lead the care team in a residential/nursing home.

The role offers £35,000 per annum for 44 hours per week, with two supernumerary days and two shifts. Applicants should have experience in elderly care and a strong leadership mindset, with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience within a residential or nursing home environment.
• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Senior Carer, Unit Lead, or Deputy Manager.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A positive, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for elderly care.
• A desire to learn, develop, and progress within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading, motivating, and developing the care team
• Ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centred care
• Assisting with staffing, rota management, and occupancy support
• Maintaining high standards of compliance and quality
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
• Taking responsibility for the home in the Manager's absence

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Elderly care experience

Staffing management

Job description

Deputy Manager

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: 44 hours per week (2 supernumerary days, 2 shifts)

Maidstone

Are you an experienced Team Leader, Senior Care Assistant, or Deputy Manager looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive care home and play a key role in delivering outstanding care to residents while developing your leadership career. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Deputy Manager who is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care. Whether you are already working as a Deputy Manager or are a strong Team Leader ready to take the next step, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading, motivating, and developing the care team
• Ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centred care
• Assisting with staffing, rota management, and occupancy support
• Maintaining high standards of compliance and quality
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
• Taking responsibility for the home in the Manager's absence

What we’re looking for

• Experience within a residential or nursing home environment
• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Senior Carer, Unit Lead, or Deputy Manager
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A positive, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for elderly care
• A desire to learn, develop, and progress within a growing organisation