Deputy Manager

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Deputy Manager at Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! Your focus as Care Home Deputy Manager will be to support the General Manager to operate a compliant and effective person-centred care home which provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for residents

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy Manager at Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend, you will support the General Manager in operating a compliant and effective care home. Your responsibilities will include providing inspirational leadership, ensuring adherence to medication policies, monitoring resident wellbeing, and completing necessary reports and audits. Excellent leadership and management skills, along with effective communication, are essential requirements. The role demands adaptability and flexibility to handle various responsibilities. Avery Healthcare is committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and the team alike, fostering a supportive environment. A DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are required.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. With over 100 homes in its network, Avery values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Employees are supported in a caring and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. The company celebrates the hard work of its teams, aiming to make the later years of life as enriching as any other. Avery Healthcare creates a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Details

• Date posted: 02 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £40,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1532649451
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Gravesend, DA12 5AL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Deputy Manager at Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Home Deputy Manager will be to support the General Manager to operate a compliant and effective person-centred care home which provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for residents and their visitors, whilst meeting stringent professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Providing on-going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensuring that medication policies and procedures are adhered to and support with the reviewing of medication and administration.
• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans.
• Completing monthly audits, quality indicator report and any other report as required.
• Attending weekly clinical meetings and monitor clinical risk areas in the home.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have a minimum of two years experience working in a similar care environment, in a management position.
• Have excellent leadership and management skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and be competent in use of IT systems.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.