Deputy Manager - Care Home Operations Leader

Care Concern Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend £1,000

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a Deputy Manager (Non Clinical) at Larchwood Care Home in Braintree. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the Home Manager in delivering high-quality resident-centred care.

You will oversee staff performance, drive safety and quality improvements, and foster a positive, accountable culture with opportunities for leadership development within a well-structured home environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Proven experience in a senior care or leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance and service standards.
• Medication administration and auditing experience.
• Ability to manage operations, priorities and team performance.
• A professional, organised and resident focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care delivery and daily operations to ensure high standards of care.
• Support audits, quality monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Provide visible leadership, mentoring and development for staff.
• Act as Deputy to the Home Manager and maintain continuity in operational leadership.

Skills

NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care

Senior leadership experience

Team management

Audits & compliance

Medication administration & auditing

Operational leadership

Resident-centered approach

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Concern Group is seeking a Deputy Manager (Non Clinical) at Larchwood Care Home in Braintree. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the Home Manager in delivering high-quality resident-centred care.

You will oversee staff performance, drive safety and quality improvements, and foster a positive, accountable culture with opportunities for leadership development within a well-structured home environment.