Job Opportunity: Deputy Manager – Care and Wellbeing Focus
Location: Surbiton
Job Type: Full-time | 37.5 contracted hours per week | Includes alternate weekends
Salary: £37,500 Per annum
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day at Surbiton Care Home
Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We’re looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Manager with a Care and Wellbeing Focus to join our team and help shape a home where residents are safe, engaged, and truly valued.
In this dual-purpose role, you'll support the Registered Home Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home while taking lead responsibility for wellbeing, engagement, and person-centered care planning. This is your chance to bring fresh ideas, foster a positive team culture, and make every day better for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Lead and support daily operations across the care home
- Deputise for the Home Manager during absences
- Supervise and develop staff through appraisals and regular support
- Champion a culture of kindness, learning, and accountability
Care & Wellbeing Coordination
- Oversee person-centred care planning, assessment, and documentation
- Lead wellbeing and activity programmes that enrich residents’ lives
- Build community links and promote social inclusion
- Ensure dignity, autonomy, and engagement are at the heart of all care
Quality, Compliance & Audit
- Conduct audits, support Quality Assurance, and drive service improvements
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding protocols, and health & safety legislation
- Manage incident reporting, medication oversight, and care documentation accuracy
People & Resource Management
- Coordinate staffing rotas and ensure efficient cover
- Support recruitment, training, and performance management
- Monitor budget-related activities, ordering, and stock control
- Share on-call duties with the Home Manager
About You
Essential:
- Experience in a senior role within a care home or adult social care setting
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and CQC compliance
- Confident leader with excellent communication skills
- IT literate and comfortable using digital care systems
- Empathetic, organised, and flexible in your approach
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Wellbeing Coordinator
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 5 in Health & Social Care or Leadership
- Familiarity with activity planning and engagement strategies
- Trained in First Aid, Fire Safety, Safeguarding, and Manual Handling
Why Join Us?
At CHD Living, we’re more than just a care provider — we’re a family that believes in dignity, empathy, integrity, and excellence. When you join us, you’ll be empowered to bring your ideas to life, influence a positive workplace culture, and make a real impact on the lives of those we care for.
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS required
- Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed
- Commitment to professional development and ongoing training
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to lead with compassion and bring your care expertise to a rewarding and dynamic role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of something truly special.
We are committed to safe recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance where required, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. As per our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surbiton KT5 8QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you work alternate weekends?
Experience:
- senior care role : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
