Deputy Care Home Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the Registered Home Manager in the daytoday leadership of the service. Both clinical and nonclinical candidates will be considered, provided they have relevant experience within a care home or similar health and social care environment.
As Deputy Manager, you will help ensure the home delivers safe, effective, and compassionate care at all times, while supporting and developing the wider team., Deputise for the Home Manager in their absence and support the overall leadership of the service
Ensure a safe, caring, stimulating, and homely environment for residents and visitors
Lead by example, promoting dignity, respect, and independence for all residents
Support, supervise, coach, and mentor nurses, senior carers, and care assistants
Oversee or support care delivery, care planning, and risk management (clinical or nonclinical, depending on background)
Carry out audits, quality checks, and reviews to ensure regulatory compliance
Support the home to meet and maintain CQC standards and internal quality expectations
Contribute to recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of staff
Maintain accurate records and support safeguarding and incident reporting processes
Assess potential residents to support occupancy and safe admissions
Work collaboratively with the Home Manager and multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement
What can we offer you?
Opportunity for professional growth and to develop management skills in unique/complex areas of care
Highly competitive pay rate
5.6 weeks annual leave, this includes bank holidays
Excellent wider employee-benefits package including 'Stream' giving full control and flexibility over how you access your pay, savings and much more
Paid meals on shift
The confidence of working for a reputable employer, with an established background in improving and maintaining excellent care home standards
The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role in the further development of the home

We are looking for a committed, confident, and valuesdriven leader with experience working in a care or health and social care environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering highquality, personcentred care and supporting teams to perform at their best.
You will demonstrate:
Experience in a leadership or management role within a care home or similar setting
A strong understanding of quality, safety, and regulatory standards in adult social care
The ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams in a positive and supportive way
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a calm and professional approach
A proactive mindset with the ability to problemsolve and manage changing priorities
Commitment to dignity, respect, equality, and compassionate care
Confidence working alongside internal teams and external professionals
A willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the service

At Burscough Manor, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care in a warm and welcoming environment where both residents and staff feel valued and supported. Our 80-bed care home, overlooking Burscough's historic airbase, offers a range of specialist services, including complex care, dementia care, palliative care, and general nursing and residential care.
As part of Sandstone Care Group, we are proud to invest in our people and maintain the highest standards of care through strong leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the ongoing success and development of the home.