Location: Chester
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 – £48,000

The Opportunity

An established care provider is seeking an experienced Deputy Care Home Manager to support the day-to-day leadership and operational management of a residential care service within the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated care professional looking to progress within a supportive organisation that places quality care, resident wellbeing, and team development at the centre of everything it does.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational performance across the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall day-to-day management of the residential care home

• Assist in leading, motivating, and developing care and support teams

• Ensure residents receive safe, person-centred, and high-quality care

• Support compliance with CQC standards, policies, and safeguarding procedures

• Monitor care plans, risk assessments, and medication management processes

• Assist with staff supervision, rota management, and performance development

• Support occupancy, resident experience, and family engagement initiatives

• Contribute to audits, inspections, and continuous improvement activities

• Promote a positive, supportive, and professional culture across the service

• Step into management responsibilities in the absence of the Registered Manager

About You

• Previous experience within a senior care or deputy management role

• Strong understanding of residential care standards and safeguarding requirements

• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

• Ability to support and motivate teams within a fast-paced care environment

• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively

• NVQ Level 3 or Level 5 in Health & Social Care desirable

• Experience working within elderly care or residential care environments preferred

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a supportive and growing care organisation

• Strong focus on quality care and resident wellbeing

• Career progression and development opportunities

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

• Permanent opportunity within an established residential care service

• Competitive salary package

If you’re an experienced care professional looking to take the next step within residential care leadership, this opportunity offers both career development and the chance to make a genuine difference to residents’ lives.