Interim Deputy Manager

Job summary

Are you an experienced care home Deputy Manager who can hit the ground running? Were looking for an experienced Interim Deputy Manager to join The Chestnuts in Aylesbury, working alongside the homes management team to provide additional leadership, stability and support. This is very much a hands-on, non-clinical role. We need someone confident and experienced who can drop in, quickly understand the service and team, and make a positive difference from day one. Were flexible on how we appoint and are open to either a fixed-term contract or a day-rate arrangement (inside IR35) for the right person. What youll be doing: Working closely with the Registered Manager and wider team, youll support the effective day-to-day running of the home, including: Providing visible, hands-on leadership and support to the care team Supporting, coaching and developing colleagues Helping to maintain high standards of person-centred care Completing audits and identifying areas for improvement Supporting with safegua

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced Interim Deputy Manager to enhance the leadership at The Chestnuts in Aylesbury. This role involves working alongside the current management team to provide extra guidance, stability, and support. The position is hands-on and non-clinical, requiring someone who can integrate rapidly, understand the service offered, and positively impact from the outset. The candidate can be hired either on a fixed-term contract or a day-rate arrangement, depending on suitability. Key responsibilities include supporting the effective daily management of the home, leading and supporting care teams, maintaining person-centred care standards, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards. The role requires engaging with residents, families, and external professionals and stepping in as necessary to achieve improvements across the home.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a prominent care provider celebrating 40 years of service and remains family-owned. As one of the UKs largest care providers, Agincare delivers a variety of care services nationwide, committed to supporting communities with experienced and dedicated professionals. The organization values enhancing quality of life through personalised solutions tailored to individual needs. Agincare is known for its robust support structures, offering continuous professional development and opportunities for career growth within the ranks. Joining Agincare means becoming part of a team that prioritizes impactful service delivery and strives to make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Details

• Date posted: 19 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1565689028
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you an experienced care home Deputy Manager who can hit the ground running?

Were looking for an experienced Interim Deputy Manager to join The Chestnuts in Aylesbury, working alongside the homes management team to provide additional leadership, stability and support.

This is very much a hands-on, non- linical role. We need someone confident and experienced who can drop in, quickly understand the service and team, and make a positive difference from day one.

Were flexible on how we appoint and are open to either a fixed-term contract or a day-ate arrangement (inside IR35) for the right person.

WorkingcloselywiththeRegisteredManagerandwiderteam,youllsupporttheeffectiveday-to-dayrunningofthehome,including:

• Providing visible, hands-on leadership and support to the care team
• Supporting,coachinganddevelopingcolleagues
• Helpingtomaintainhighstandardsofperson-centredcare
• Completingauditsandidentifyingareasforimprovement
• Supportingwithsafeguarding,riskmanagementandregulatoryrequirements
• Ensuringrecords,caredocumentationandoperationalprocessesaremaintainedtoahighstandard
• Workingwithresidents,familiesandexternalprofessionals
• Steppinginwhereverneededandhelpingthemanagementteamdriveimprovementsacrossthehome

Youll ideally be an experienced Deputy Manager, Registered Manager or interim care home leader who is comfortable joining an established service and getting straight to work.

Youllneed:

• Strongexperiencewithinaresidentialcarehomeenvironment
• PreviousexperienceinaDeputyManager,RegisteredManagerorsimilarleadershiprole
• AgoodworkingknowledgeofCQCrequirementsandregulatorystandards
• QCF/NVQLevel3oraboveinHealth&SocialCare
• Strongleadershipskillsandtheconfidencetopositivelyinfluenceateam
• Apractical,solutions-focusedapproach
• Theabilitytoquicklyassessprioritiesandmakeanimmediateimpact

This is not a clinical position and an NMC PIN is not required.

Agincare has been caring for communities for 40 years and remains proudly family-owned. Today, we are one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering a wide range of care services across the country.

For an experienced interim manager, this is a great opportunity to join an established organisation, work alongside an existing management team and use your experience where it can have an immediate impact.

If youre an experienced interim leader who can quickly understand the priorities, work alongside the existing team and make an immediate impact, wed love to hear from you.

We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.