About the Role
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our team at Saint Cecilia’s Care Home.
This is a key leadership role, combining hands‑on care, staff supervision, and day‑to‑day operational support, ensuring our residents receive kind, safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care at all times.
You will lead by example, support the care team, and help maintain a warm, well‑run home where residents feel respected, comfortable, and valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the home
- Leading, supervising, and supporting care staff to deliver high standards of care
- Ensuring care is person‑centred, safe, and compliant with regulatory requirements
- Supporting care planning, risk assessments, and accurate record‑keeping
- Acting as a role model for best practice and professional standards
- Supporting staff induction, training, and development
- Assisting with audits, quality assurance, and maintaining a positive CQC culture
- Providing hands‑on care when needed and responding to residents’ needs promptly
- Deputising for the Registered Manager as required
What Our Residents Value Most:
Our residents are older adults, who treat Saint Cecilia’s Care Home as their own.
They value leaders and care staff who:
- Treat them with dignity, patience, and genuine respect
- Take time to listen, talk, and understand them, not just complete tasks
- Provide calm reassurance and consistency
- Respect their independence, routines, and personal choices
- Lead staff who are kind, attentive, and unhurried
- Help create a warm, friendly atmosphere where they feel safe and at ease
About You
- Experience working in a care home or similar setting, ideally in a senior or leadership role
- A caring and professional approach with strong people skills
- Confident supporting staff and managing day‑to‑day challenges
- Good understanding of person‑centred care for older adults
- Ability to lead by example and promote best practice
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care and/or Level 5 Leader in Adult Care
- Strong communication and organisational skills
What We Offer
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Supportive management and a stable team
- Opportunities for career development
- A meaningful leadership role where you can make a real difference
About Saint Cecilia’s Care Home
Saint Cecilia’s Care Home provides specialist care for up to 21 people who are living with any stage or form of dementia, as well as day care. Our care is based on the belief that people should be able to enjoy as much individual freedom and independence as possible whilst they are living with dementia.
We provide relationship-centred care where each member of staff provides care for all the residents but builds stronger bonds with a small number of residents. For those with dementia this helps create comfort and familiarity as they always have someone in particular, they trust and can relate to and go to, which is very important.
Ready to Apply?
If you are a caring, motivated leader who wants to support both residents and staff in a friendly, well run home, we would love to hear from you.
Apply using our online form by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button or via email. Send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Pay: £14.66 per hour
Work Location: In person
