Deputy Manager

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Deputy Manager to join a luxury, purpose-built elderly care home in Chelmsford. This role offers the chance to work alongside an experienced General Manager within a high-end setting, supporting the delivery of exceptional person-centred care while leading and developing a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving quality, compliance, operational performance and resident satisfaction for a provider committed to delivering outstanding standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.

* Support occupancy, customer experience and commercial performance.

* Lead, motivate and develop department heads and wider care teams.

* Ensure exceptional, person-centred care is delivered at all times.

* Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards.

* Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals.

* Assist with budget management, rota planning and resource allocation.

* Drive continuous improvement through coaching, supervision and performance management.

About You

* Previous experience in a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead or senior management role within elderly care.

* Nurse with current NMC preferred but not essential.

* Strong leadership and people management skills.

* Sound understanding of CQC regulations and quality governance.

* Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.

* Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and developing others.

Package

* £60,000 - £70,000 DOE

* Excellent career development opportunities with a growing provider.

* Supportive senior leadership team.

* Opportunity to work within a luxury care home committed to exceptional resident experiences