Deputy Home Manager – Residential Care Home
Plymouth | Full-time | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Home Manager to join a well-established residential care home located in a stunning waterfront setting in Plymouth.
The home offers a modern, welcoming environment following extensive refurbishment, with en-suite bedrooms, nurses’ stations on each floor, comfortable lounges, outdoor terraces, and facilities designed to promote dignity, comfort, and independence. The service also benefits from close links to a wider retirement community, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for residents.
About the Service
The service is operated by a long-established charitable organisation run by the Catholic congregation, the Sisters of Nazareth. The charity is committed to providing vulnerable people with a secure, healthy, and nurturing environment where they feel respected, valued, and comfortable on a daily basis.
Residents benefit from thoroughly refurbished and renovated accommodation, delivered by a professional and dedicated staff team. The service has strong community links, with GPs visiting regularly, and operates in line with modern inspection and regulatory requirements. A strong emphasis is placed on emotional wellbeing, independence, and meaningful living, with residents supported to access a range of stimulating activities and personal interests.
About the Role
As Deputy Home Manager, you will support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and deputise in their absence. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective, and high-quality care service that meets regulatory standards and the individual needs of residents.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee all aspects of care delivery and daily operations within the home
*Develop, review, and update person-centred care plans
*Maintain accurate medication records and documentation
*Provide clinical guidance, support, and mentorship to care staff
*Ensure safe staffing levels through effective rota management, including occasional out-of-hours cover
*Build strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals, and community partners
*Communicate effectively with relatives and external professionals
*Provide professional supervision and support to staff
*Assess and manage clinical risk and ensure regulatory compliance
*Maintain confidentiality across all areas of care and management
About You
*Experience in a senior or leadership role within a care home setting
*Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care
*A confident, supportive leader with strong organisational skills
*Kind, empathetic, and professional in your approach
*Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practice
*Ideally hold SVQ Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent)
*SSSC registration is essential
All posts are subject to satisfactory references and PVG disclosure.
Benefits
*PVG disclosure certificate paid for
*Enhanced overtime rates
*Structured induction and ongoing learning & development
*Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7, 365 support for colleagues and their families (covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing)
*Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme, offering thousands of online and high-street discounts
*Pension contributions
*Paid holidays
*Free onsite parking
*National Living Wage paid for colleagues aged 18–22