Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (mainly supernumerary)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Deputy Manager Job in Crewe, Cheshire
Are you an experienced Deputy Manager, Senior Care Team Leader, or Care Home Leader looking for your next opportunity in dementia care?
We are recruiting a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our beautiful residential care home in the heart of Cheshire, providing high-quality dementia care in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Working alongside an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager and reporting directly to the Home Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated care team, drive outstanding standards of care, and ensure residents receive exceptional person-centred support every day.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a well-managed home that values quality care, teamwork, and professional development.
About the Home
Our attractive care home is set in a lovely Cheshire location, offering a comfortable, homely environment where residents can enjoy outstanding dementia care delivered by a compassionate and experienced team. We pride ourselves on creating a positive workplace where staff feel supported, respected, and encouraged to develop.
The Role
This is a mainly supernumerary Deputy Manager position, allowing you to focus on leadership, staff development, quality improvement, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the home.
Some shift working will be required to support the team during busy periods or cover leave, giving you the opportunity to lead by example and remain connected with residents and colleagues.
The role also includes some weekend working, agreed in advance and discussed during the interview process.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Home Manager with the daily management of the care home.
Work closely with the Clinical Deputy Manager to deliver exceptional resident care.
Lead, mentor, and inspire the care team.
Promote best practice in dementia care and person-centred support.
Monitor care quality and drive continuous improvement.
Support staff training, supervision, and performance.
Ensure compliance with CQC standards and company policies.
Build positive relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
Experience leading teams within a residential care home or dementia care setting.
A genuine passion for delivering outstanding dementia care.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
The ability to motivate and develop care teams.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of care and resident wellbeing.
Residence within approximately a 40-minute commute of Crewe.
We welcome applications from:
Current Deputy Managers.
Experienced Care Team Leaders or Senior Carers ready to progress.
Dementia Care Specialists with relevant qualifications.
Experienced leaders who have successfully improved dementia care within a residential care setting.
What We Offer
Salary of circa £35,000 per annum.
40-hour permanent contract.
Predominantly supernumerary working pattern.
Supportive Home Manager and Clinical Deputy Manager.
Ongoing training and career development.
Opportunity to work in a beautiful care home in a desirable Cheshire location.
Friendly, welcoming team committed to delivering exceptional care.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced care professional looking for a rewarding Deputy Manager job in Crewe, Cheshire, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a care home where your leadership, compassion, and commitment to outstanding dementia care will make a real difference every day
Salary description
£35000.00 - £37000.00 per year