Job Title: Deputy Care Home Manager
Location: Knutsford
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Are you a passionate, dedicated healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a leading healthcare organisation as a Deputy Care Home Manager in Knutsford and be part of a team that delivers exceptional care to over 1,500 residents. With a competitive salary and fantastic career development opportunities, this is a chance to make a real impact.

About Us:

We are a respected and award-winning care provider, recently recognised as the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year and ranked among the top 20 large UK care home groups for eight consecutive years. Committed to the well-being of both residents and staff, we have been ranked No.1 for Wellbeing at Work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023) and hold a 4.7 Glassdoor rating. As a Real Living Wage employer, we value and reward dedication.

The Role:

As the Deputy Care Home Manager, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service delivery. You’ll work closely with the Home Manager to lead, support, and inspire the care team, while also building strong relationships with residents and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Manage Care Staff: Oversee, mentor, and develop a team of dedicated care professionals to deliver outstanding care.
Care Plan Development: Assist with pre-admission assessments and ensure that residents' care plans and daily records are up to date, accurate, and personalised.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the home adheres to CQC standards, delivering care that meets the highest regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with external care professionals, families, and visitors.
Promote Ownership of Care Plans: Involve residents and their families in creating, agreeing, and evaluating care programs, ensuring person-centred care at all times.
What We’re Looking For:

Previous Deputy Home Manager experience in a similar setting
NMC PIN registration
Strong working knowledge of CQC standards
The ability to engage with service users to understand their needs and deliver high-quality, personalised care
Excellent relationship-building skills with staff, families, and external care professionals
A compassionate, proactive approach to care management
Benefits:

Competitive salary of up to £50K
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Real Living Wage employer
Supportive and nurturing work environment with a focus on employee wellbeing
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and are looking for a rewarding role with fantastic growth opportunities, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and join a team that truly cares. Please submit your CV to or call (phone number removed) for more information.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role