Care Home Deputy Manager
About this role
Job Title: Care Home Deputy Manager
Client Location: Cadbury Hall Care Home, High Street, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4DW (Up to 34 residents)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Salary: £38,000.00 per annum
Hours: 40.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shifts
Lead with Distinction. Elevate Resident Care & Team Performance.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting exceptional healthcare leaders with premier care providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Care Home Deputy Manager to join the leadership team at the warm and vibrant Cadbury Hall Care Home in Yatton, Bristol.
If you are a compassionate, resilient care leader looking to combine operational oversight with hands-on clinical leadership while working alongside a General Manager to run a boutique 34-bed care home, this full-time permanent role offers an empowering career move.
About the Role
As Care Home Deputy Manager, you will serve as a vital operational and clinical cornerstone within the home, supporting the General Manager in all management duties and stepping up to lead the home in their absence.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Team Leadership & Motivation: Inspiring and managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to up to 34 residents.
Clinical Governance & Audits: Monitoring care standards through regular clinical audits, supervised clinical practice, and rigorous regulatory compliance checks.
Risk & Safeguarding: Leading clinical risk assessments and managing safeguarding investigations to maintain an uncompromisingly safe environment.
Operational & HR Support: Assisting with recruitment, staff development, budget management, and supporting local sales and marketing initiatives to maintain occupancy.
About You
We are seeking a confident, skilled leader who leads by example and thrives in an energetic, engaging care environment.
Key Requirements & Experience:
Care & Clinical Leadership: Proven experience managing residents with diverse and complex health needs.
Safeguarding & Governance: Successful track record of leading safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments.
Operational Knowledge: Familiarity with recruitment/HR processes, commercial awareness (sales and marketing), and budget oversight.
Personal Qualities: Compassionate, resilient, highly organized, and committed to driving continuous quality improvement.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Salary: £38,000.00 per annum (40 hours/week permanent contract).
Leadership Development: Free learning and development, including support to complete Level 5 Leadership qualifications.
Profit Share Scheme: Automatic enrolment into Barchester’s company profit share scheme.
Bonus Opportunities: Access to 'Nurse Mentor' and 'Refer a Friend' bonus schemes.
Perks & Savings: A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.