Care Home Deputy Manager

Job summary

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 un

Main duties of the job

As the Care Home Deputy Manager at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in upholding the high standards of care for which the company is reputed. Working closely with the General Manager, you will undertake leadership duties in their absence. This role involves a wide array of responsibilities including ensuring adherence to care standards and motivating the team, as well as conducting regular audits and clinical assessments to ensure regulatory compliance. You will be expected to set exceptional standards and leverage your skills to develop and implement strategies aimed at improving care quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with residents with varied health needs, a proven track record in managing safeguarding investigations, clinical risk assessments, and some experience in HR, sales and marketing, and budget management. The position calls for a compassionate, resilient leader who is determined to deliver quality care and support to residents. The rewards package at Barchester includes free learning and development opportunities, automatic enrolment into a profit-share scheme, and diverse holiday, retail, and leisure discounts, making this a fulfilling and empowering workplace.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services, dedicated to creating a supportive environment that promotes the well-being of both its staff and residents. Operating care homes across various locations, the company prides itself on its commitment to delivering excellent care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Barchester places a strong emphasis on offering a comprehensive rewards package that includes professional development opportunities, allowing staff to grow and enhance their careers. The organization fosters a culture of compassion, resilience, and dedication among its workforce, empowering employees to provide the kind of quality care that families would expect for their own loved ones. At Barchester, every staff member is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that collaborates to ensure residents enjoy the best possible quality of life.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £36,067.32 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1511347422
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wirral, CH48 2HY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEAs 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

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.

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