Deputy Manager - Resdiential

Health Recruit Network; Newsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Deputy Manager for a residential care home in the Maidstone area. This hands-on leadership role balances direct elderly care with administrative duties to support day-to-day operations and maintain high standards of person-centred care.

You will work alongside the Registered Manager, supervise and mentor care staff, oversee care planning, audits and quality assurance, and ensure regulatory compliance with CQC standards while delivering consistent,

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role within a residential elderly care setting.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and best practice.
• Confident leadership and communication skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to balance clinical and administrative duties.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of care and supporting staff teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day operations of the home.
• Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred care for older people.
• Lead by example during floor-based shifts.
• Supervise, mentor, and support care staff.
• Assist with care planning, audits, and quality assurance.
• Support CQC compliance, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to rotas, documentation, and internal processes.

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Manager – Residential Care Home

Location

Location: Maidstone area

Salary

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Employment Term & Hours

Employment Term & Hours: Full-time, permanent – 44 hours per week

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: Four 11-hour shifts per week

Split of Duties

Split of Duties:-22 hours on the floor-22 hours office-based

Overview

A well-established residential care provider in the Maidstone area is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of an elderly residential care home. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing direct care delivery with administrative and compliance responsibilities.The Deputy Manager works closely with the Registered Manager to ensure high standards of person-centred care, staff support, and regulatory compliance.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you support operational leadership while remaining actively involved in care delivery. The role combines floor-based shifts with protected office time, allowing you to contribute to care quality, staff supervision, and governance. This position suits a confident senior care professional ready to take the next step in residential management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day operations of the home.
• Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred care for older people.
• Lead by example during floor-based shifts.
• Supervise, mentor, and support care staff.
• Assist with care planning, audits, and quality assurance.
• Support CQC compliance, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to rotas, documentation, and internal processes.

Requirements

• Experience in a senior care role within a residential elderly care setting.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and best practice.
• Confident leadership and communication skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to balance clinical and administrative duties.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of care and supporting staff teams.

What’s on Offer

£35,000per annum44 hours per week, structured across four long shifts.Balanced role with both floor-based and office responsibilities.Supportive management structure.

Commutable From

Commutable From Maidstone, Aylesford, Bearsted, Snodland, Sittingbourne, West Malling, Ashford