Deputy Manager | Residential Home

Purosearch Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Maidstone, Kent, seeks a Deputy Home Manager for a dementia-focused care home. The role combines care leadership with management duties to sustain high-quality, person-centred care in a compliant setting.

The successful candidate will support the Home Manager, lead the team, drive service improvement and oversee regulatory compliance in a role split between hands-on leadership and office duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior role within a dementia or elderly care setting.
• Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Maintaining a compliant CQC service
• Provide leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with dementia.
• Supervise, mentor and develop care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Dementia care

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Deputy Home Manager – Dementia Care Home

Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £30-35K

About the Home

A warm, person-centred dementia-focused nursing home located in Maidstone, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents. The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement and holds a Good CQC report. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager or a well experienced Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care. This role combines care expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities. The role is split across 22 hours as a Senior, and 22 hours in the office (supernumerary)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Maintaining a compliant CQC service
• Provide leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with dementia.
• Supervise, mentor and develop care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.

About You:

• Previous experience in a senior role within a dementia or elderly care setting.
• Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.