Deputy Manager Plymouth £30,000 - £32,000 Are you a natural leader with a heart for care? Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? Join a warm, welcoming residential care home in Plymouth as their new Deputy Manager where compassion meets leadership. This is your chance to support a dedicated team and help shape the lives of residents in a nurturing, respectful environment. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding care and driving operational excellence. Key Duties: * Supporting the day to day running of the home, ensuring compliance and high quality care * Leading and mentoring care staff, promoting a culture of growth and accountability * Creating and reviewing tailored care plans with residents, families, and the team * Conducting assessments and implementing effective care strategies * Championing dignity, independence, and privacy in every aspect of care * Managing admin tasks including rotas, budgets, and resource planning * Handling resident and family concerns with empathy and professionalism * Maintaining health and safety standards across the home * Collaborating with external professionals to deliver holistic care * Keeping accurate, confidential records and staying up to date with best practices Ideally the successful candidate will have: * A degree in Social Work, Healthcare Management, or a related field (preferred) * Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within care or healthcare * Strong understanding of social care regulations and standards * Inspirational leadership and excellent interpersonal skills * A compassionate, resident-first mindset * Organised, proactive, and solution-focused * Confident communicator with a commitment to ethical care * Able to work independently and as part of a team For consideration, please send your CV to Nicky Murdock at Parna Recruitment