Deputy Care Home Manager

Deputy Care Home Manager – Luxury Retirement Care Home – AV1898
Sarisbury, Southampton
£29,000.00 Per Annum
Full Time Supernumerary

We are recruiting a Deputy Care Home Manager to join a well-established residential care home in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional to take a leadership role in a supportive and homely environment.

This home provides high-quality residential care for adults who may require additional support with daily living, including those living with dementia. The service combines historic charm with modern comfort, offering a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for up to 25 residents.

Housed in a 17th Century, Grade II listed former farmhouse, the property has been tastefully extended and adapted to provide light, comfortable, and accessible accommodation. Residents enjoy period features alongside warm, homely decor, with spacious communal areas including a lounge, separate dining room, and two conservatories.

The home is set within an acre of enclosed, landscaped gardens, offering a peaceful space for relaxation and activities that can be enjoyed all year round. With twenty-four hour care and support, the service maintains the highest standards of personalised, person-centred care.

The home is committed to delivering exceptional care, ensuring residents feel safe, valued, and at home. The team promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing, creating a warm, supportive, and family-like environment.

As Deputy Care Home Manager, you will:
• Support the Home Manager in day-to-day operations and leadership of the care team
• Ensure high standards of care are consistently maintained
• Mentor, supervise, and support staff to promote professional development
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and ensure compliance with care plans and regulations
• Assist with budgeting, staffing, and operational planning
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and homely environment for residents and staff

• Previous experience in a senior care role; management experience preferred
• NVQ Level 3 & 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent; relevant leadership qualifications desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to high-quality, person-centred care
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and good practice in residential care

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Rewarding role making a meaningful difference to residents’ lives
• Work in a historic, well-maintained home with a strong sense of community

If you are ready to take the next step in your care leadership career, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Contact Lauren on (phone number removed)
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