Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to help lead one of our beautiful homes, Whitwell Park and ensure we continue delivering the highest standards of person-centred support.
Location: 130 Welbeck Street, Whitwell S80 4TP
Whitwell Park is one of our largest homes at Milewood, offering a specialist nursing service tailored to individuals with complex care requirements. As Deputy Manager, you'll be stepping into a fast-paced, dynamic environment where leadership, resilience, and clinical confidence are essential. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, supporting the Home Manager, leading a skilled team, and ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance are consistently met. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable and experienced leader ready to make a real impact in a flagship service
Pay: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum dependant on experience
We're looking for a Deputy Home Manager who brings both professional credibility and a hands-on, values-driven approach to leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in care settings, a strong grasp of compliance and quality standards, and the confidence to support, develop and motivate teams. You'll work closely with the Care Home Manager to maintain a culture of safety, respect, and person-centred care, ensuring positive outcomes for every individual we support.
Responsible to: Home Manager
Responsibilities (but not limited to)
* Ensuring all current and newly referred individuals are properly assessed and that high quality, person-centred support is provided for all supported individual
* Assist and take the lead on safer recruitment within the service in line with Regulation 19.
* To be knowledgeable regarding health and safety at work including environmental health.
* To be available to stand in for the manager, when the manager is unavailable for any reason.
* To respond to the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the service user.
* To attend and contribute to staff meetings, service user meetings, family meetings and professional meetings
* To give any medication as prescribed, with proper monitoring of the drug, dose, time, route and person to whom it is given. To ensure the medication is properly taken, and to monitor for any normal, positive or negative effects of that drug.
* To take service users on minibus outings as per their care programme.
Benefits
* Competitive Annual Leave – increases with length of service up to an extra week
* Flexible working with shifts that suit most people allowing for a great work/life balance
* Opportunity to work overtime at an enhanced rate when required
* Lifestyle savings – From supermarkets and high street shopping, to utility bills and retailers in your local community
* Pension Scheme – auto-enrolment in a pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme -accessible 24/7 for your needs
* 24/7 Access to a GP and face to face counselling
* Access to a discounted Health Cash Plan
* Mental Health Support through Able Futures
* Other comprehensive wellbeing support such as self-help books and wellbeing tools
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Extensive induction and training programme, including support to complete the Care Certificate
* Clear progression support through funded qualifications and apprenticeships
* Partnership with NEFirst credit union to support with financial wellbeing
* Paid DBS
* Plus many other things and more to come
Requirements
* Proven experience in a leadership role within a care home, assisted living, or nursing home setting.
* NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management in Social Care
* Alternatively, 2/3 years' experience in a team leader role with an NVQ Level 3 and working towards a level 5.
* Strong understanding of medication administration protocols and best practice.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively.
* Compassionate approach to resident care
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative when required.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with residents, families, and staff members.
At Milewood, our values aren't just words on a page, they shape everything we do. We value more than just experience, we look for a genuine drive to make a difference. Our values of warmth, respect, accountability, trust, honest, and enterprise guide every decision we make, from how we support individuals to how we lead our teams. If you're the kind of leader who sees the potential in people, brings calm to complexity, and believes that quality care starts with consistency and compassion, then we'd genuinely love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with us.
If you'd like to see the full job description or learn more about the role, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship? We do not offer sponsorship.
* We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to inclusive and accessible hiring practices. Do you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term health condition under the Equality Act 2010, and would you like to tell us about any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process or if appointed?[Your response will be treated in confidence. If you prefer, you can contact us directly at ]
* "If yes, please outline any reasonable adjustments you feel would support you, alternatively please email with the role you are applying for in the subject line.
Experience:
* deputy manager in a care setting: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management in Social Care. (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person