Job summary As the Care Home Deputy Manager at a Barchester care home, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care for the residents. You will work closely with the General Manager, taking on leadership responsibilities in their absence. Your responsibilities will include ensuring care standards, motivating the team, and developing strategies to achieve the organization's goals. Main duties of the job The Care Home Deputy Manager will be responsible for supporting the General Manager in all aspects of care home operations. This includes leading and managing the care team, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting audits, and overseeing clinical risk assessments. You will need to demonstrate strong leadership, HR, and budget management skills, as well as a deep understanding of caring for residents with diverse health needs. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes across the country. They are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and providing a supportive and rewarding environment for their employees. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £43,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1280858116 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Croydon CR0 5PH Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As Care Home Deputy Manager of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager you'll need experience in helping residents with different health needs and a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing and an understanding of budget management. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As Care Home Deputy Manager of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager you'll need experience in helping residents with different health needs and a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing and an understanding of budget management. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you will need extensive experience in a care home setting, a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments, and some HR experience. You should also have a strong knowledge of sales and marketing, as well as an understanding of budget management. Compassion, resilience, and a determination to deliver quality care are essential qualities for this position. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you will need extensive experience in a care home setting, a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments, and some HR experience. You should also have a strong knowledge of sales and marketing, as well as an understanding of budget management. Compassion, resilience, and a determination to deliver quality care are essential qualities for this position. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Croydon CR0 5PH Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)